Title: Senior Care Assistant - residential settings
Location: Gloucester
Salary: from £14 per hour
Full-time, part-time, and bank hours available
Day and night shifts available
We are currently recruiting Senior Care Assistants to work within specialist residential care homes in Gloucester for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside a team of experienced and dedicated staff who specialise in the care of elderly residents with dementia.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Overseeing and assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation
2. Taking handover of residents and tasks from the previous shift
3. Allocating staff to residents based on their needs and skills
4. Administering medications accurately and safely
5. Leading and mentoring staff members
6. Liaising with any healthcare professionals on the day, such as doctors and nurses
7. Managing any emergencies that arise on the day and handing over to appropriate emergency services if required
8. Checking that all staff are on track with care interventions, fluid charts, and other tasks
9. Giving handover to the next shift
About You: To be successful in this role, you'll need:
10. Relevant qualifications and training or willingness to obtain them
11. Minimum of 6 months experience in a care home setting, preferably as a Senior Care Assistant
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
13. A compassionate and empathetic approach to care
14. Strong organizational and time management abilities
We Offer:
15. Flexible hours
16. Free training (classroom based and endorsed by Skills For Care)
17. 24-hour support advice and guidance
18. Employee assistance program
19. FREE uniform, DBS Rebate Reimbursement
20. Enhanced Bank Holiday and weekend pay
21. Access to blue light card
22. Access to The Lifestyle discount card
23. Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction
Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.
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