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Senior Healthcare Assistant
Boultham
3 hours ago
Part-time
On-site
LN6, Boultham, Lincolnshire
£35,000 - £45,000 GBP yearly
Health / Social Care
Job Description: Senior Care Assistant
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents while supervising and supporting junior care staff.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide personal care and support with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, mobility, nutrition and hydration.
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Lead, supervise and support Care Assistants during shifts.
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Administer medication in line with training, competency and organisational policies.
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Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
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Ensure care plans, risk assessments and daily care records are accurately maintained.
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Promote residents' dignity, independence, safety and safeguarding.
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Maintain infection control, health and safety standards.
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Communicate effectively with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
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Ensure smooth shift handovers and effective delivery of care.
Essential Requirements:
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Previous experience in a care environment, preferably in a senior position.
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Good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.
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Knowledge of medication administration and moving and handling procedures.
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Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
Personal Attributes:
The candidate must be compassionate, professional, reliable, patient and committed to delivering excellent standards of care
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents while supervising and supporting junior care staff.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Provide personal care and support with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, mobility, nutrition and hydration.
*
Lead, supervise and support Care Assistants during shifts.
*
Administer medication in line with training, competency and organisational policies.
*
Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
*
Ensure care plans, risk assessments and daily care records are accurately maintained.
*
Promote residents' dignity, independence, safety and safeguarding.
*
Maintain infection control, health and safety standards.
*
Communicate effectively with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
*
Ensure smooth shift handovers and effective delivery of care.
Essential Requirements:
*
Previous experience in a care environment, preferably in a senior position.
*
Good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.
*
Knowledge of medication administration and moving and handling procedures.
*
Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
*
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
Personal Attributes:
The candidate must be compassionate, professional, reliable, patient and committed to delivering excellent standards of care