Senior Care Assistant - Edinburgh / East Lothian:
ESR specialise in hiring top healthcare talent into the private care home sector. We focus on what’s really important for you in a new job and match you with the right company.
Please Note: You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job.
This Role does NOT offer sponsorship.
Here is what you need to know to get you thinking:
Pay £13.50-£15.75/Hour (depending on experience)
Strong Supportive Management and Professional work Colleagues.
A company that value their staff.
Investment in your ongoing professional development.
Main Responsibilities
To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum of 1 years care experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. We are also keen to hear from student nurses
From time to time we may consider people without experience if they have good reasons for looking to work within the care sector and depending on skill mix within the home at that time
For Principal Carer post an
SVQ 3 is essential
along with team leadership experience in a care environment
Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support in this area
Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
Ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing
Being able to deal with a variety of issues and resp
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