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Senior Care Assistant

Reference: OCT20172950
Expiry date: 2017-11-24 17:30:00.000
Location: Hayle Nr. St. Ives
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Further Training Development available

Senior Carer Assistant- Residential Care Home – Permanent

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been named the most outstanding care group in the UK in 2016 by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards.

Are you an experienced Carer or Senior Carer looking for a new position in an Elderly Care Home near Hayle, Cornwall?

Do you want to do your best for people and provide and excellent quality of care?

Job Role:
To support the Manager in the overall management of the home and assume responsibilities of the Manager in their absence. To create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and to encourage person centred care and maximises independence.

The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service.

As a Senior Care Assistant you will be responsible for:

  • Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
  • To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
  • To participate in holistic caring activities.
  • Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
  • Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
  • To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users
  • To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
  • Moving and handling, dressing and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
  • Observing and reporting any changes in residents condition
  • Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents and visitors
  • To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement

As a Senior Care Assistant it would be desirable to have:

  • NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.
  • Previous experience of as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
  • A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
  • Experience of Medication Administration