Senior Care Assistant - PT

Placed: 02/12/17
Region: Manchester
Location: Altrincham
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Working as part of a highly committed team at Sunrise the Senior Care Assistant is one of the fundamental roles within our communities. As Senior Care Assistant you will put the residents care and well being at the heart of everything you do. At Sunrise we pride ourselves on the warmth and support we provide to our residents and their families. We promote independence, dignity and quality of life at all times in a person centred caring and supportive environment.

As Senior Care Assistant you will assist with daily activities providing residents with both physical and emotional support and personal care as needed. As Senior Care Assistant you will be responsible for the smooth running of the shift, you will assign specific tasks to the care assistants and monitor their completion. You will develop, review and update the residents personal care plan to meet their changing physical, social and psychological needs. You will promote high standards of care by ensuring all team members are trained and supervised appropriately and you will communicate professionally and warmly with visitors family members, and other health care professionals.

Key things about you;

* NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care desirable or a willingness to undertake the qualification

* One year experience in long term care or assisted living or home health preferred

* Ability to handle multiple priorities

* Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills

* Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

* Ability to react calmly in emergency situations and be considerate

* Exhibits a caring and compassionate attitude while articulating true concern for people

* Ability to work flexible hours

* Medication administration training or/and a willingness to undertake training if required

* Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

BENEFITS

* 28 days holiday including bank holidays

* Bank Holidays - Double time payment for approved hours worked

* Company Sick Pay

* Pension - Employer contributions

* Child Care Vouchers

* Life Insurance

* 'Your Choices 'staff discount scheme with a wide range of retailers

* Career Development Training to recognised NVQ level in Health and Social care

* Cycle to work scheme

* Car Share Scheme

* Refer a friend Scheme

* Heart & Soul company recognition award

* Support & development and a great environment to work in

* A strong team ethos - Every Sunrise team member is trained to understand the value of the Sunrise Senior Living mission, our Principles of Service and our Core Values, and to use them to guide interactions with residents and team members on a daily basis

Price / Salary: £8.36 - £9.02/hour