Senior Care Assistant - Maternity Cover

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About our Home:

Brackenbridge House is set in one and a half acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, sprinkled with pathways and seating areas. Offering first-class care for residents with 36 beds, each resident enjoys a unique, personalized care experience. Conveniently based in South Ruislip, all of London's sights and sounds are within easy reach, while the Berkshire countryside is only a short drive away.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Carer (Maternity Cover) to join our team and deliver the following goals:

• 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-centered 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 Key worker documentation are fully completed within the time frames agreed.

What we can offer you:

• £13 per hour
• ESAS - Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend