Senior Care Assistant

The Gatehouse - Franklyn Care - Harrogate

• Salary: £12.70 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Various

The Gatehouse has a clear vision; to promote independence, dignity and individuality for all in their care and are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to help them achieve these. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will report to the care team leader and home manager. The Senior Care Assistant will lead by example, promote the delivery of person-centred care, lead shifts, mentor and supervise Care Assistants, ensuring the residents receive the highest standards of Care. They are seeking someone who prioritises kindness above all else, and is a great team player.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, dignified personal care
• Lead shifts and lead others by best practice example
• Mentor staff and promote the Care Ambassador programme - This is the way
• Create, maintain & review accurate individual care plans for Residents.
• Ensure medication is kept secure and given according to prescription.
• Supervise medicine regime of self-medicating Residents.
• Keep accurate records of medication ordering, receipt, administration and disposal.
• Ensure correct disposal of contaminated materials and sharp instruments.
• Liaise with medical practitioners and other healthcare professionals, keeping your supervisor informed.
• Communicate with all colleagues any changes regarding Residents, i.e. admissions, discharges, diet etc.
• Contribute to the personal, physical, emotional and environmental contentment of each Resident.
• Escort Residents for hospital appointments, dental appointments and shopping etc. as appropriate.
• Food preparation, preparing meals, drinks & snacks, assisting with feeding, as required.
• Have a knowledge of and comply with the Fundamental Care Standards as defined by the Care Quality Commission.

Expectations of all employees:

• Honesty
• Reliability
• Commitment to adhering to company values, policies & procedures
• Take ownership of one's actions
• To do one's best at all times

Previous care experience is essential for this role.

This role is a great opportunity for someone to join a team of skilled and dedicated staff where you will be supported throughout your role and offered various opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge.

* It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.*

*We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk*

This is a role not to miss out on - Give Melissa a call today on 01609 531661 or email melissa.humpleby@northyorks.gov.uk for further information.

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