Job Description
Senior Healthcare Assistant (Night Shifts)
Full-time - Permanent (Nights)
£13 per hour
Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship
We are on the lookout for a caring and experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our client's awesome team at an award-winning care home. The place has a nurse call system and offers flexible lengths of stay, providing top-notch care and support to elderly residents during night shifts. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in looking after the physical and emotional well-being of our residents while creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a similar qualification
* Proven experience in elderly care, preferably in a senior healthcare assistant role
* Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and infection control practices
* Excellent communication and people skills, with a caring and patient-centred approach
* Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Empathy, respect, and a commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in all aspects of care
Benefits
* Paid Breaks
* Blue Light Card Scheme
* Uniform provided
* Induction and training programmes
* Opportunities for career progression and development
Responsibilities
* Giving top-notch personal care and assistance to elderly residents during night shifts
* Making sure medication is given and healthcare protocols are followed
* Getting residents involved in various activities to boost social interaction and mental well-being
* Working closely with the healthcare team to create and put into action individual care plans
* Keeping an eye on and reporting any changes in residents' health or behavior to the right medical staff
* Keeping accurate and detailed records of residents' care and progress
* Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for residents and colleagues
* Adhering to the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism
Reference: WILL80293/AP