Senior Care Assistant - Days

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About Our Home:

Surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and close to the village of Hatfield Peveral, Willowmead offers first-class care for residents over 65 in a picturesque rural location. Each of our residents benefits from unique, personalised care, designed to make their stay with us as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN DRIVE OR HAVE MEANS OF COMMUTING TO CM3 2JL

If you have experience and want to share our values and delivering our aim by:

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work.
• Establishing a person-centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

What does the role involve?

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

What we can offer you:

• £12.10 per hour
• Monthly employee recognition awards.
• Regular team outings.
• Company pension.
• Access to perk box with discounted offers for staff.
• Refer a friend incentive scheme - Up to £250 T&Cs apply.
• Industry-recognized training and development are offered and encouraged.
• Mentorship/buddying from our friendly team.