Senior Care Assistant/Care Assistant

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Job description

*Home Name: Alpine Lodge*

*Location: Stocksbridge, Sheffield*

*Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, Days & Nights available*

Are you interested in a career in care and have been double vaccinated? Then why not join our Burlington Care Team at one of our fantastic services in Stocksbridge. Your passion to deliver the highest quality care and the kindness to want to make a difference to the lives of individuals is essential to your success in this role.

*Responsibilities will include: *

· To assist with all aspects of personal care and support, such as personal hygiene, assistance with meals, activities and social interaction.

· Ensuring all documentation and records are updated.

· Ensure residents are comfortable and assist with Manual Handling.

· Monitor and report any changes in a resident's well-being to a senior staff member.

· To build relationships with residents and their families to ensure they/their loved ones are safe and well cared for.

*As the perfect candidate for this role, you will: *

· Be caring with the ability to build relationships with residents and promote independence, dignity and respect, whilst ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered.

· Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

· Have excellent interpersonal skills.

· Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

. Have received both Vaccinates against Covid19.

· Be experienced working within a similar setting (This is preferred, but not essential.)

· Be available to work alternate weekends.

· As a *Senior Care Assistant* you will lead a team of Care Assistants in delivering the highest quality care to all residents throughout your shift.

· To assist with all aspects of personal care and support, such as personal hygiene, assistance with meals, activities and social interaction.

· Complete, observe and review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records in line with company policy.

· Ensure residents are comfortable and assist with Manual Handling.

· Liaise with Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including GP's and District Nurses, to ensure all aspects of a resident's care are addressed effectively.

· Support with training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspect of their work.

· To build relationships with residents and their families to ensure they/their loved ones are safe and well cared for.

· Have experience working as a Senior Care Assistant in a similar setting.

· Be caring with the ability to build relationships with residents and promote independence, dignity and respect, whilst ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered.

*Benefits: *

· Full face-to-face and electronic training and potential development opportunities going forward, including NVQ enrolment and progression to Senior Care Assistant and beyond within the business.

· Free on-site parking

· Free uniform

· Access to enrolment in their Private Pension Scheme.

_\*\* All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and be able to provide at least 2 employment references, including their most recent employer \*\*_

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift

Work remotely:
* No