Job Description

Senior Healthcare Assistant | Flexible Shifts & Premium Pay

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our agency care home team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents, supporting their daily needs, and supervising junior staff. This position offers an opportunity to lead with compassion and professionalism, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.

Duties include

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Deliver personalised care in accordance with individual care plans, ensuring residents' dignity and independence are maintained.

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Supervise and support junior care staff, fostering a positive team environment through effective leadership.

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Assist residents with daily activities such as mobility, personal hygiene, medication management, and meal preparation.

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Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, including updates to care plans and incident reports.

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Communicate effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery.

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Support residents' emotional well-being through companionship and engaging activities.

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Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures.

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Contribute to the organisation’s training programmes by sharing expertise in senior care practices.

Experience

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Previous experience working within a care home environment specialising in senior care is essential.

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Proven supervising experience demonstrating leadership skills within a healthcare setting.

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Familiarity with creating and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs.

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Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with residents, families, and team members.

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Competence in using IT systems for documentation and reporting purposes.

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Valid driving licence is desirable