THE ROLE:

• Delivering high standards of care
• To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both
• To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
• To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
• Ensuring you are flexible, committed and passionate in your approach to all work assignments
• Assisting with activities of daily living and domestic duties
• Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected
• Maintain regular communication with the Home Manager
• Ensuring effective written and oral communication at all times

The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role:

• NVQ Level 3 is essential
• Experienced and confident in medication administration
• Experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential
• Possess good manners and a flexible approach
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to be patient & keep calm under pressure
• Easily adaptable to new environments
• Reliable & trustworthy
• Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential
• Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependent on the requirements of our clients