Senior Care Assistant (Days)
Market Harborough
£14.09 per hour
I am looking for an experienced Care/Support Worker for a fabulous 45 bedded residential and dementia care home for the elderly just outside the beautiful town of Market Harborough. The home provides short-term and long-term residential care for the elderly and those living with dementia, as well as respite care, and is rated as ‘good’ by CQC.
In this role you will:
• Provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living
• Be responsible for promoting resident’s independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect
• Be responsible for leading your shift to ensure high standards are maintained, and other members of the team feel supported
• Complete the daily medication rounds
• Ensure daily charts are completed to a high standard by all team members
• Promote good practice in all aspects of care
For this post you must have:
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience in a residential / nursing home setting at a supervisory level
• Experience of administering medication and updating care plans
• Excellent people skills and a caring and nurturing attitude
• The ability to work days and alternate weekends
• Live within 30 minutes of the Home
For more information on this role, please call Elite on 01604 879345.
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