Covent House: Senior Care Assistant Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run care company in Chester is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team. This role offers full-time or part-time positions, focusing on providing exceptional care and support to residents. The successful candidate will supervise staff, develop care plans, and assist with daily living activities. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, relevant healthcare certifications, and a compassionate demeanor. The position also includes full training and benefits like employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Experience in the care home industry is required.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Compassionate and willing to assist others.
• Knowledge of care planning procedures.
• Relevant health care qualifications are essential.
• Proficiency in English is necessary.
• Availability to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and support to residents.
• Supervise and train junior staff members.
• Develop personalized care plans for residents.
• Assist with daily living activities for residents.
• Monitor and report residents’ health progress.
• Communicate effectively with residents and healthcare teams.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss resident care strategies.

Skills

Proven experience as a caregiver

Strong interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate demeanor

Knowledge of care planning

Relevant health care certification

English proficiency

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business in the North-East of England and we are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to workFull-Time/Part-TimeatCovent House. This is an amazing opportunity for a Care Assistant who is looking for that next step in their career to join Prestwick Care at an exciting time of growth for the Company.

• Job Title:Senior Care Assistant
• Contract Type:Part-time / Full-time
• Location:Durham Road, Chester-Le-Street DH3 2PF
• Salary:Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Covent House.As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care and support to our care home residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your expertise in caregiving, combined with your friendly and empathetic nature, will help create a warm and inviting environment for those in need.

What We Offer

• Full training package.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive, establish and maintain our CORE values throughout your team.
• Provide high-quality care and support to residents ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Supervise and train junior care staff, fostering their professional development.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
• Assist residents with daily living activities including mobility, bathing, and meals.
• Monitor and record patients’ progress, reporting any changes to the healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care.
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss resident status, clinical and care strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

• [Proven experience as a caregiver or in a similar role within the care home industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate demeanour with a genuine desire to help others.
• Knowledge of care planning and assessment procedures.
• Certification in relevant health care and safety qualifications.
• English Proficiency of a level that the responsibilities of the employee can be undertaken effectively.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.