Senior Care Assistant (Nightshift)
Care and Support - Hallhouse Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.00 Per Hour
Shift type: Nightshift
Contracted hours:
Situated in the quiet village of Fenwick, East Ayrshire, we offer Residential, Nursing and Respite care for up to 47 residents.
Join Our Team at Hallhouse Care Home and Receive a £1,000 Welcome Bonus!
As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care and creating a warm, supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
1. Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
2. Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
3. Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
4. Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
5. Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
6. Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
7. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
8. Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
9. Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
10. Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.
What We’re Looking For
1. Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3.
2. Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
3. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
4. Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.
If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.
Benefits
1. Pension
2. Onsite Parking
3. Paid PVG
4. Uniform Provided
5. 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
6. Overtime paid at time and a third
7. Generous Welcome Bonus: £1,000, paid in two instalments—after 6 months and 12 months of service.
8. Additional £1 an hour incentive for weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday)
Job Info
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant (Nightshift)
Company: CV-Library
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
Posted:
Closes: Jan 4th 2025
Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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