Care Assistant

Some of the daily tasks that a Senior Care Assistant would carry out are:

Supporting residents with personal care

Administrating medication

Maintaining accurate records

Leading a team of care assistants, and assist nurse in charge

Apply dressings as and when needed

Take any samples as and when necessary

Communicate with external sources such as Doctors and District Nurses

Our care team provide 24-hour care, where day care shifts are worked from 8am until 8pm, and night-time shifts are from 8pm until 8am.

Typical Shift patterns for Day or Night Contracts

Days Shift Contracts

8am until 8pm

8am until 2pm

2pm until 8pm

Night Shift Contracts

8pm until 8am

We believe that Senior Care Assistants have may great qualities that make them excellent at their job, and are integral part of our care team:

What qualities does it take to be a Senior Care Assistant?

Being supportive, both physically and emotionally to both residents and colleagues

Patience and the ability to keep calm and work well under pressure

Passion to help others to live later life well.

Have a kind, warm and caring nature

Communication skills, able to communicate well with both colleagues and residents

Can work as part of a team and on their own

Leadership skill and able to inspire and motivate others

Senior Care Assistants not only help to provide care to our residents, but they also help to make our residents lives fulfilled, treat each resident with dignity & respect, and care for them all as if they were their own family., As a Senior Care Assistant, you would hold a minimum of a level 3 in Health & Social Care, have experience administering medication, and have proven experience in a similar role., Successful applicants would require two written references, a standard/enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) (depending on role) and evidence of a right to work in the UK check.

Would you like to be a part of a caring, supportive team? We now have an opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant to join Springcare, where every day you can make a difference to someone's live.

Permanent full and part time day or night contracts - with access to our work placed pension scheme

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