Senior Care Assistant
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Senior Care Assistant
Full-time
Benefits
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Full job description
Responsibilities: – Provide personal care and support to elderly individuals in a compassionate and respectful manner – Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting – Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals – Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature – Assist with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting techniques and assistive devices – Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding if necessary – Engage in meaningful conversations and provide emotional support to residents – Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents
Experience: – Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Care Assistant in a senior care setting – Knowledge of elderly care practices and principles – Familiarity with common medical conditions affecting the elderly, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and mobility issues – Ability to effectively communicate with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals – Strong organizational skills and attention to detail – Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and experience requirements. The successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks as needed.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to seniors and meet the above qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team of Senior Care Assistants.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Benefits
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (preferred)
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: domiciliary senior carer