Senior Health Care Assistant

Senior Health Care Assistant

Newcastle

From £12.95 – £14.00 per hour

We’re recruiting experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to work in care home settings across Gateshead and Newcastle.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• NVQ Level 3 is essential




• Transferrable DBS Certificate is preferable but not essential




• experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential




• To possess good manners and a flexible approach




• Ability to communicate effectively




• Ability to be patient & keep calm under pressure




• Easily adaptable to new environments




• Reliable & trustworthy




• Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential




• Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependent on the requirements of our clients.

The Role:

• Delivering high standards of care




• 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 provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.




• To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).




• Assisting with activities of daily living and domestic duties




• Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected




• Maintain regular communication with the Home Manager




• Ensuring effective written and oral communication at all times

The Package:

• Full time or part time work




• Opportunity to work within a wide range of different healthcare environments




• Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments

The Company:

Pin Point Health and Social Care work in partnership with a wide range of care providers in order to deliver high quality, consistent and reliable staffing solutions.

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