Senior Care Assistant - Fareham, United Kingdom - Blackbrook residental care home

Description

_Blackbrook House was created to provide a caring environment for elderly people and our aim is to help residents enjoy a new and happy chapter of their lives.

We have based our philosophy and our atmosphere on families and a caring family environment.

When people come to Blackbrook House, they become part of a caring family house with an open door communications policy and individually tailored care.

We offer Residential, Respite and Day Care._

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our team.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our residents. You will be responsible for supervising and supporting the care staff, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents.


Duties:

• Create and implement care plans for residents, ensuring their individual needs are met using Nourish electronic care planning.
• Supervise and support care staff in delivering personalized care to residents
• Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
• Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents
• Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and the healthcare team
• Use IT systems to update resident records and document care provided

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a senior care or similar role is required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in using IT systems for record keeping and documentation
• A caring and compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others
• Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment.
• Must have Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£12.50-£13.25 per hour


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fareham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Senior care: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Senior