Senior Health Care Assistant - Wallasey, United Kingdom - Victoria House Residential Care Home

Description

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health Care Assistant to join our team.

As a Senior Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality care and support to our residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about senior care and have strong leadership skills.


Responsibilities:

• Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals
• Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, SATS and temperature
• Create and update care plans for residents
• Lead and guide other healthcare staff
• Provide emotional support to residents
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents
• Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and professionals such as District Nurses, GP's, Social Workers and the Teletriage team

Skills:

• Previous experience in a care home or similar setting is preferred
• Proficient in using a computerised care planning system
• Strong leadership skills to supervise and guide other healthcare staff
• Ability to create and implement care plans based on individual resident needs
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
• A recognised qualification in Health and Social Care, such as NVQ 3, is preferred

We offer competitive pay rates and a supportive work environment. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents


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


Salary:
£12.00-£12.50 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Experience:

- providing care: 1 year (required)

- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 19/04/2024


Reference ID:
SEN24