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Senior Health Care Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistants. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to residents in a warm and welcoming environment. The care home is a welcoming, homely environment that is purpose designed to meet the resident’s needs holistically and enable them to live meaningful lives.

Typical duties include:
Assisting residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while respecting their dignity and independence.
Supporting residents with medication administration as per their individual care plans and ensuring compliance with medication protocols.
Safeguarding the residents and treating them with dignity and respect in all that you do.
Assisting residents during mealtimes, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and hydration. Collaborating with the in-house chef to accommodate residents’ dietary preferences and restrictions.
Facilitating social activities and events for residents, encouraging participation and promoting a sense of community within the care home.
Liaising with Healthcare Professionals. Coordinating and communicating with local GPs, hairdressers, chiropodists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure residents’ holistic well-being.
Liaising with families and friends of the residents, ensuring they are welcomed, supported and appropriately included in their loved one’s care.
Providing emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and addressing their psychosocial needs.
Promoting the well-being and independence of residents, encouraging participation in social activities, outings, and therapeutic interventions.
Promoting a safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff, adhering to health and safety regulations and infection control procedures
Accurately documenting residents’ care activities, observations, and any changes in their condition, in accordance with care home policies and procedures.
Maintaining up to date knowledge and understanding of latest care legislation and guidance.
Participating in mandatory and other training as required.
Following company policies and procedures.
Representing the home in a professional manner.
This is not an exhaustive list, other duties and responsibilities may be required from time to time which are within your capability or skill set.
Type of candidate that we are looking for.
· Previous experience in a similar role within the care sector
· A compassionate and empathic approach towards elderly residents and their families.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues.
· Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and infection control practices.
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
· Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends.