Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights Only
Exemplar Health Care Services Limited, Tindale Crescent, County Durham
Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights Only
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Exemplar Health Care Services Limited, Tindale Crescent, County Durham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 3 days ago, 6 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 921d4ea020b54333a2bb529785506c24
Location ref: Tindale Crescent, County Durham
Full Job Description
Our Senior Health Care Assistants work closely with our Nurse in Charge to lead a small Care Team in delivering high-quality care for the people we support., Our Senior Health Care Assistants work closely with the Nurse in Charge and lead our Care Teams in supporting every aspect of our residents' day-to-day lives.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
supporting people with their personal care
assisting people at meal times
understanding individual health and wellbeing needs
encouraging and supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home
promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect
leading, motivating and supporting a team of care colleagues
ensuring that care documentation is completed to a high standard.
We have higher-than-average staffing levels when compared to other care providers, giving you more time to spend with the people you support.
Above all, you're someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You're also:
caring, kind, understanding and calm
able to deal with, and defuse, challenging situations
energetic and outgoing, with a positive, can-do attitude
a great listener and communicator, able to build trust and rapport with people
comfortable working on your own initiative - but you know when to escalate
a motivating team leader.
To apply for this role, you must have relevant experience, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social care, plus Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or relevant functional skills qualification).
About Exemplar Health Care
Laurel Place is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country's leading nursing care providers.
Laurel Place supports adults living with complex needs, such as acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.