Senior Care Assistant post at Winchester Heights Care Home, one of more than 100 homes run by Avery Healthcare Group. The role supports the care team in delivering personal care, tracking each resident's wellbeing and updating care plans when needs change. It also includes supporting medication, joining monthly care plan reviews, supervising staff and acting as a main contact for families and professionals. Fit depends on an NVQ 3 in care for care homes and two years in a similar setting.
What the job involves
- Support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care
- Monitor each resident's wellbeing and amend written records when needs change
- Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing plans and carrying out monthly evaluations
- Support residents with their medication
- Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development
- Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
- Act on reasonable requests and elevate concerns or complaints
- Help create a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes
Experience
- Two years' experience in a similar care environment
Skills & knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Positive attitude to supporting residents and staff
- Responsive and flexible across a range of responsibilities
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Lives Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- DBS check cost met by employer
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