Job Description

Senior Healthcare Assistant (Night Shifts)

Full-time - Permanent (Nights)

£13 per hour

Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship

We are on the lookout for a caring and experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our client's awesome team at an award-winning care home. The place has a nurse call system and offers flexible lengths of stay, providing top-notch care and support to elderly residents during night shifts. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in looking after the physical and emotional well-being of our residents while creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a similar qualification
• Proven experience in elderly care, preferably in a senior healthcare assistant role
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and infection control practices
• Excellent communication and people skills, with a caring and patient-centred approach
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Empathy, respect, and a commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in all aspects of care

Benefits

• Paid Breaks
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Uniform provided
• Induction and training programmes
• Opportunities for career progression and development

Responsibilities

• Giving top-notch personal care and assistance to elderly residents during night shifts
• Making sure medication is given and healthcare protocols are followed
• Getting residents involved in various activities to boost social interaction and mental well-being
• Working closely with the healthcare team to create and put into action individual care plans
• Keeping an eye on and reporting any changes in residents' health or behavior to the right medical staff
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of residents' care and progress
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for residents and colleagues
• Adhering to the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism

Reference: WILL80293/AP