Senior Care Assistant - Clonlee
Senior Care Assistant - Clonlee
Purpose:
Provide a safe, secure and homely environment for our Residents. Provide a high a standard of care within our Care Homes always ensuring to comply with Hutchinson Care Homes Policies and Procedures.
Main Duties:
You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels
Assisting residents with personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating
Provide company to the Residents.
Provide information to family member regarding care plans in a professional manner
Supervise and guide Health Care Assistants and to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met
Administer medication under supervision
Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care
Attend all necessary training when instructed
Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant
Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager /or Deputy Manager
Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives
To attend staff meetings as and when required
Maintain confidentiality at all times
About this role
Administration Duties:
Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes
Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible
Keep up to date medical records
General & Personal Development:
Ability to work effectively within a team
Organised and trustworthy
Pride in your work
Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties
Ability to take instruction
Punctual and Reliable
Clean and Tidy appearance
Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home
What you will need
Required criteria
- Compassionate and caring disposition
- At least six months experience working with patients within a Care Home Setting
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent qualification).
- Excellent interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Be a team player
Desired criteria
- Enthusiastic and Professional
- Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives
