Reed Health & Care are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for our client based in East Lothian on a permanent basis.
* Sponsorship is not available for this position *
Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour
Hours: Full time: 38.5 or 44 Hours a week
Rota: 3 Shifts 1 week / 4 shifts the next week on a rolling Basis
Shift: 12 hour shifts: 8am-8pm – we have dayshift, nightshift & mixed posts available
Requirements
* SVQ 3 qualified or have experience as a senior or be willing to work towards this
* Be medication trained & have experience giving medication
* Be registered with the SSSC
* Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of Social Care Codes of Practice
* Experience in Care Planning & risk assessments
* Have excellent communication skills
Duties & Responsibilities
* Carry out care as per residents' care plan
* Continually assess & monitor the needs & wishes of the residents
* Support Nursing Staff to assess, implement & evaluate service users' care plans
* Establish & maintain good relationships between residents, relatives & staff
* Support nursing staff to administer medication
* Undertake direct care when required
* Support nursing staff to allocate duties & tasks to care staff
* To support, record & supervise the service of food & drinks to residents
* To be involved in Key Worker Roles.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV to
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