Senior Care Assistant

Ref No. SM36315

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an award-winning Care Home in Gateshead who are looking for Senior Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. We are looking for exceptional individuals with the right attitude, skills and knowledge who share our passion to deliver the best quality care experience to the residents.

Job Details:

• Full time hours
• Night shifts
• £13.00 - £15.00

About the home:

This warm and friendly Residential Home is rated ‘Good’ in all areas in their CQC report and specialises in elderly and dementia respite care. The care home is located within beautiful and picturesque surroundings in Gateshead.

As a Senior Carer you will be working in an established and well run care home that prides themselves on supporting their staff as well as their residents. You will play a key part with care delivery in the home, providing and ensuring the highest standards of care are achieved in all areas including person centred care, clinical care and dementia care. The Senior Care Assistants will promote high standards of care by ensuring all team members are acting appropriately and you will communicate professionally and warmly with visitors, family members and other health care professionals.

This home also offers excellent progression opportunities for any successful candidate wishing to further their career in the care industry. Extensive training and support is provided by all staff in the home as well as NVQ training.

Senior Care Assistant Duties:

• Assist the Registered Nurses and Care Assistants with care delivery in the home
• Assist with training and inductions to new Carers
• Completing risk assessments
• Creating care plans
• Making a difference to each individual's life in everything you do.
• Encouraging residents to maintain their independence as fully as possible

Senior Care Assistant Requirements:

• Previous experience within a residential or nursing home
• Previous experience as a Senior Carer or Care Team Leader
• Minimum NVQ 2
• Medication trained

If you are a caring and compassionate individual seeking a new senior opportunity within a home apply now!

For more information on this Senior Carer role please call Siobhan Molley on (phone number removed).