Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Days
Salary: £13.72ph
Hours: Full time - 7am-7pm 3 x shifts a week to include alternate weekends
Location: Rushden, NN10 0SN
Employer: Avenue House Nursing and Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare
Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive?
What can Jasmine offer you?
* Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
* Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
* Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
* Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
* Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives
* Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
* Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
* Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift
* Short Notice shift incentives
* Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7
* DBS check - We pay for this
* Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)
A little about Avenue House Nursing and Care Home:
Avenue House is located just outside Rushden. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care, for 48 residents.
Competencies for Senior Care Assistant:
* Ability to work under pressure
* Leadership skills
* Excellent people skills
* A caring and nurturing attitude
* Positive and enthusiastic outlook
* Good time management skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Prepared to take on extra training as required
Day to Day Responsibilities for Senior Care Assistant:
* Provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living.
* Promote our resident's independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect.
* Lead your shift to ensure high standards are maintained.
* Complete daily medication rounds and document consistently.
* Promote good practice in all aspects of care and challenge poor practice.
Essential Requirements for Senior Care Assistant:
* Relevant Professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3).
* Minimum of two years' experience as a Care Assistant in residential/nursing home setting.
* Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning.
* Understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults.
* Live within 30 minutes of the Home.
Preferred Requirements for Senior Care Assistant:
* Two years' experience in a similar role in a nursing home.
* At least one year's experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home.
* Experience of caring for residents living with dementia.
* NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above.
* Knowledge of National Care Standards Act 2000.
* Experience of managing a team.
A little about Jasmine Healthcare:
* Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification.
* 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer.
* Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports.
* 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk.
Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and appreciated!
Apply today and you'll get a response within one working day.
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