Senior Care Assistant

Job Location	Hemlington
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	10.50 per hour
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time or part-time

Job Description

Senior Care AssistantLocation: Hemlington, MiddlesbroughSalary: £10.50 per hourJob Type: Full Time, PermanentOur client is a well-stablished purpose-built care home located on Stainton Way in Hemlington within the town of Middlesbrough. Their main objective is to provide first class quality and person-centred care within a homely and ambient environment.The company are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join the team.The RoleTo ensure optimum levels of person-centred care is delivered consistently to all service users creating a welcoming, caring and engaging environment for all residents, visitors and employees within the home.Providing continued support to less experienced employees enabling them to contribute fully to the care team overall.Role RequirementsQualifications:

NVQ Level 3 (Preferred)
NVQ 2 or equivalent in care for care homes with a desire to work towards achieving NVQ 3
Medication Management qualification or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Previous experience working with the client group
Knowledge of the National Minimum Standards & mandatory training needs of staff (desirable)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Computer skills are an advantage.
Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager
Effective interpersonal skills to lead and guide staff
Up to date knowledge of H&S law including fire, moving & handling and COSHH
Have a positive attitude to developing staff and enhancing care of the residents
Able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
Knowledge of the Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines for medication management in care homes (desirable)

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