Senior Care Assistant

Placed: 03/12/17
Region: West Midlands
Location: Halesowen
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Starting Point Recruitment / Steps to Work are currently looking for Senior Care Assistants for a Client in Halesowen.

Specific tasks of the role include

* Following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
* To act as a care plan coordinator for residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full.
* To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
* To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
* To respect and maintain confidentiality of residents personal information at all times

The ideal candidate will need to have experience of working in a caring environment as well as supervisory and leadership skills, an NVQ Level 3 or higher in Adult Health and Social Care would be desireable.

Knowledge of supporting people with Dementia and age-related illnesses is essential, as is an understanding of CQC Standards and Compliance.

All apllicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS and reference checks

Price / Salary: £8.85/hour