Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Health Care Assistant

Peterborough

£9.90 per hour

Permanent, Full Time

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Senior Health Care Assistants for our Nursing Home client within the Peterborough area. Our client has a variety of Care Homes throughout the UK and are currently recruiting in one their Peterborough care home's. The successful candidate will be patient and caring and able to provide a quality service to residents within a Nursing home environment whilst enabling them to lead an active and independent life. A successful Senior will be responsible for managing their team of care assistants and will report directly to the Deputy Manager and Manager of the care home.

Benefits

· Comprehensive Training and induction programme

· Opportunity for career progression and promotion with added training programme

· Uniform provided

· Contributory Pension Scheme

Job Role

Our successful candidates will:-

· Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality care to residents

· Assist the Management in the day to day running of the home whilst providing the highest possible standards of care to all clients ensuring compliance with Company Policy and Procedures

· Supervise and support care assistants in their role

· Assist the staff in maintaining records and care plans on each shift

· Undertake practical supervision of care staff to maintain standards

· Attend staff and residents' meetings and take minutes when required

· Contribute to the induction of new employees as required and monitor their standards and performance

· Work as a part of a team, communicating positively and showing respect for colleagues and residents at all times

Education, Skills and qualifications

Our successful candidate will:-

· Either currently hold NVQ level 2/3 or working towards the qualification

· Have previous experience within a care home environment

· Be highly motivated

· Be a good team player

· Can work well with others

· Be compassionate and understanding

· Be trustworthy, sociable, and able to work under pressure