Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Health Care Assistant

Location:

Gateshead

Pay: £12.95 - £14.00 per hour

We are currently looking to recruit experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to work in care home settings across Gateshead and Newcastle.

• NVQ Level 3 is essential
• Transferrable DBS Certificate is preferable but not essential
• Experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential
• To possess good manners and a flexible approach
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to be patient & keep calm under pressure
• Easily adaptable to new environments
• Reliable & trustworthy
• Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential
• Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependent on the requirements of our clients

• Delivering high standards of care
• To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both
• To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive
• To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual)
• Assisting with activities of daily living and domestic duties
• Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected
• Maintain regular communication with the Home Manager
• Ensuring effective written and oral communication at all times

• Full time or part time work
• Opportunity to work within a wide range of different healthcare environments
• Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments