Senior Health Care Assistant
Peterborough
£9.90 per hour
Permanent, Full Time
Job Summary
We are recruiting for a Senior Health Care Assistants for our Nursing Home client within the Peterborough area. Our client has a variety of Care Homes throughout the UK and are currently recruiting in one their Peterborough care home’s. The successful candidate will be patient and caring and able to provide a quality service to residents within a Nursing home environment whilst enabling them to lead an active and independent life. A successful Senior will be responsible for managing their team of care assistants and will report directly to the Deputy Manager and Manager of the care home.
Benefits
• Comprehensive Training and induction programme
• Opportunity for career progression and promotion with added training programme
• Uniform provided
• Contributory Pension Scheme
Job Role
Our successful candidates will:-
• Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality care to residents
• Assist the Management in the day to day running of the home whilst providing the highest possible standards of care to all clients ensuring compliance with Company Policy and Procedures
• Supervise and support care assistants in their role
• Assist the staff in maintaining records and care plans on each shift
• Undertake practical supervision of care staff to maintain standards
• Attend staff and residents’ meetings and take minutes when required
• Contribute to the induction of new employees as required and monitor their standards and performance
• Work as a part of a team, communicating positively and showing respect for colleagues and residents at all times
Education, Skills and qualifications
Our successful candidate will:-
• Either currently hold NVQ level 2/3 or working towards the qualification
• Have previous experience within a care home environment
• Be highly motivated
• Be a good team player
• Can work well with others
• Be compassionate and understanding
• Be trustworthy, sociable, and able to work under pressure
Recommended skills
Receptive
Team Working
Trustworthy