Senior Health Care Assistant - Wirral, United Kingdom - We Care Group
Description
Career Opportunity
Job Title:
Senior Health Care Assistant
Reports to:
Manager
Company
We Care Group are a family owned company. Founded on the tradition of healthcare excellence, we bring a combination of the highest quality health care services and experienced, compassionate and dedicated staff to all of our nursing and care homes
We offer a warm, supportive and uplifting environment, where our residents are able to maintain their own individuality and feel at home.
Benefits
- DBS costs are covered and uniforms provided by Employer
- Employer Contributory Pension of 3%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Events (such as Care Awards)
- Buddy System (£200)
- Employee of the Month (£100)
- Employee Competitions with Love2Shop Vouchers
- Option to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
- Free Tea/Coffee and Soup/Sandwiches
- Free On-Site Parking
- Blue Light Card
About you
Ideally, you'll have or be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
You will have 2 years experience in the care sector and understand person centred care planning and have a strong knowledge of care industry.
What's essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people and manage a team and have experience with rota management.
You'll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind. Well, after all, it's just in your nature.Job Overview
As a Senior Carer you will be planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
As the Senior Health Care Assistant, you will be leading a team of Health Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest of standards and you'll be a positive influence on the rest of the team, and lead by example.
As well as administering medication One of your key responsibilities as a Senior Health Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
- To be in charge of all care staff on each shift
- To administer all Residents medication when required
- To assist in the general daytoday activities within the Home.
- To maintain a safe and secure environment for Residents, staff Members and visitors.
- Ensure residents are assisted with their day to day personal care
- Assisting with meals/drinks to support our residents overall nutrition
- Engaging with residents who wish to take part in social and recreational activities
- Supporting the Home Manager with jobs as necessary
- Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
- Reporting any safeguarding concerns
- Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
- Accompany clients to medical appointments.
- Observe and record clients' physical and emotional wellbeing, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.
Personal Responsibilities
Attend training and staff meetings as directed by the management
- (Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)_
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
£13.00 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Senior
HCA:
1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ 2 / 3 Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
In person
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