Senior Care Assistant

Job Summary
As a Senior Care Assistant at Lyndhurst Residential Care Home, you will play a vital role in providing high\-quality care and support to our residents in a care home setting.

Your primary responsibility will be to assist with daily living activities, ensuring the comfort and well\-being of elderly individuals. You will work closely with the care team to implement care plans and promote a safe, nurturing environment that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.


• Support residents in daily activities, including meal preparation and feeding.


• Support with administration of medication and have knowledge of safe dispensing and storage of medication.


• Maintain accurate records of residents' care plans and progress.


• Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and the care team to ensure a collaborative approach to care.


• Supervise junior staff and provide guidance as needed to ensure high standards of care are maintained.


• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance skills in senior care.

Skills

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.


• Leadership abilities to supervise and mentor junior staff members within the care home environment.


• Experience in developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual resident needs.


• Proficiency in IT systems for maintaining records and documentation related to resident care.


• A compassionate approach towards senior care, demonstrating empathy and patience at all times.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being capable of taking initiative when required.

As a team we take great pride in providing the highest standard of care. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where dignity and independence of our residents is our top priority. If you can see yourself being a valuable member of our team, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £13\.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37\.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking

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

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