About The Role
Due to increasing occupancy we are currently searching for a Senior Care Assistant (Twilight) to work at Mere Hall Care Home.
6.45pm-11pm
The home provides both residential and dementia care and includes a residents bar, shop, hairdressers and bowls green.
We pride ourselves in giving the highest quality of person centred care, and maintaining dignity and respect for our residents, which is shown in the high staff to resident ratio.
It is essential that all our staff are;
1. Flexible, caring and compassionate.
2. Positive, self-motivated and organised.
3. Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
4. Sensitive to the needs of others.
5. An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
6. Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.
Overview of Job Description
7. To either be in overall charge of an entire speciality or to support the person in overall charge in all aspects of the management of the home.
8. To promote the philosophy of Privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment for all of our clients, treating everyone with respect.
9. To support and guide Care assistants to provide personal care and support residents with a wide range of needs and disabilities.
10. To induct, train and supervise care assistants as required.
11. To safely administer medications to those in your care, using the appropriate documentation in accordance with MAR charts and Yorkare Homes policies.
12. To report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important. Read and write reports in an accurate and timely fashion using the computer systems.
13. To deal with any queries or worries expressed by residents/relatives/visitors and forward on to senior managers if unable to resolve
In return the company will offer you:
14. Competitive rates of pay (increased rate of pay if a Diploma/NVQ has been completed in Health and Social Care)
15. 25p a mile paid over 10 miles a day
16. Free enhanced DBS check*
17. Free Uniform
18. Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
19. Career Progression
20. Staff recognition awards
21. Rewards App
22. Health Scheme
23. Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
This will include some weekend work
Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude.