Senior care assistant

CP - 16118

We are currently recruiting for our client's 60 bedded Nursing Home based in Caernarfon which provides Care and Support to those of old age and those who suffer from conditions such as Dementia.

Senior Care Assistant vacancy details:

• £10.50 Per hour
• full-time hours available (36 hours+)
• Night
• Permanent contracts

Senior care Assistant main duties

• To provide and ensure all aspects of personal care are provided to the service users in line with their care plan using a person-centered approach, encouraging & promoting service users to reach their maximum level of independence, wherever possible undertaking these tasks for themselves. This may include: Help with mobility, Help with toileting, washing & dressing.

  To build, maintain & promote good relationships with service users and their relatives, displaying good communication & listening skills, to ensure they are provided with an effective communication network. This may include: Talking and listening to service users, helping them to maintain contact with family, friends & the community, assisting with shopping & recreation tasks & opportunities, being aware of their likes, dislikes, nutritional & cultural needs.

  To observe & promote service user choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfillment & other rights.

  To help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere within the home, which allows & encourages service users to develop and participate in the running of the home to their fullest potential.

  To care for the personal belongings (excluding cash & valuables) of service users. This may include: Tidying bedrooms, cupboards\wardrobes, making beds, Emptying commodes, Washing, cleaning and laundering personal property if necessary.

  To administer medication for service users in line with current policy and procedures.

  To support the nurses to undertake hourly checks of service users (where appropriate).

Senior Care Assistant experience/ qualifications:

• • Qualified Care Assistant (Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care) Or NVQ level 3 in health and social care
  • Experience in a health & social care setting
  • Experience in caring for individuals with dementia
  • Experience in administering medication
  • Experience in supervising & leading a team
  • Understanding of safeguarding adults at risk
  • Understanding of regulations & legislation within the care profession
  • Understanding of key care principles

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. Alternatively, contact Charles on Apply to discuss the vacancy further.