Senior Care Assistant

Chestnut House is a well-established care home with a good long-standing reputation. We focus on providing a high standard of care for people with dementia.

Our highly trained team ensures that every individual’s needs are met in a person-centered and dignified way.

SENIOR CARER ROLE
As a Senior Care Assistant at Chestnut House, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role as a Senior Carer will involve supervising and supporting our team of dedicated Care Assistants. Administration of all Residents medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well as playing your own part in creating an environment that's homely and comfortable for our residents.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• To ensure all residents have a full and comprehensive plan of care and risk assessment
• To ensure residents and staff assist in the development and maintenance of Care Plans and that care is delivered accordingly.
• To ensure high standards of care practice and report any incidences of suspected abuse.
• To be responsible for securing, administrating and recording medication in compliance with the organisation's medication policy.
• To maintain a safe environment
• To participate in a flexible senior rota that meets the needs of the residents.
• To attend training as required
• To carry out all tasks with full regard for the organisations policies and procedures

To apply for this position you will need previous experience in a senior care role, and a minimum of NVQ Level 2 qualification and willing to work towards your Level 3

For more information please call out friendly team on 01978 760 752

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: £13.37 per hour

Experience:

• providing care: 2 years (required)
• supervisory: 1 year (required)
• Medication administration: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location: In person