Senior Care Assistant

Milkwood Care Ltd; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in East Hampshire seeks a part-time care assistant to support elderly residents with personal care, medication management, and companionship. Candidates must have an NVQ in health and social care or relevant experience, and be fluent in English. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Workplace Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

5.6 weeks holiday

Paid breaks

Outstanding training & career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• NVQ in health and social care is required, or previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with washing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Administering medication according to care plans and policies.
• Helping residents move around safely, including transferring them.
• Assisting with eating and hydration.
• Performing light housekeeping duties like laundry and cleaning.
• Providing social interaction and emotional support.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' health.
• Helping residents participate in activities they enjoy.
• Ensuring changes in residents' needs are documented.
• Adhering to specific care plans developed for residents.
• Effectively communicating with residents and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Fluency in English

Compassion and Empathy

Good Communication Skills

Reliability and Dependability

Ability to Work as Part of a Team

Education

NVQ in health and social care or previous experience

Job description

Milkwood House has 38 beds and offers the highest standards of residential care for the elderly in Liss, Hampshire, on the grounds of our sister home Chatterwood Nursing home.

Required Qualifications

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• NVQ in health and social care is required, or previous experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• 5.6 weeks holiday
• Paid breaks
• An opportunity to work for a growing company
• Outstanding training & career development opportunities with continuous support

Job Type

• Part time - 18 to 24 hours a week
• Day Shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care - Assisting with washing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Medication Management - Administering medication according to care plans and policies.
• Mobility Support - Helping residents move around safely, including transferring them from bed to wheelchair, or assisting with walking.
• Meal Assistance and Feeding - assisting with eating, assisting with hydration and ensuring proper nutrition.
• Household Tasks - Performing light housekeeping duties like laundry, cleaning, and tidying.
• Companionship - Providing social interaction, emotional support, and a listening ear.
• Monitoring Health: Observing and reporting any changes in a resident's physical or mental health to relevant colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Assistance with Activities - Helping residents participate in activities they enjoy, such as hobbies, social events, and outings.
• Updating Care Plans: Ensuring that changes in the needs of residents are passed on to the management team of the home and documentation is updated to reflect these changes.
• Following Care Plans: Adhering to specific care plans developed to meet individual needs.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with the resident, their family, medical professionals and other members of the home team.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Compassion and Empathy - A genuine desire to care for and support others.
• Good Leadership - The ability to support and supervise other care assistants.
• Patience and Understanding - The ability to work with residents who may have physical or cognitive limitations.
• Good Communication Skills - Clearly and effectively communicating with residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Reliability and Dependability - Being punctual, responsible, and trustworthy in carrying out assigned duties.
• Ability to Work as Part of a Team - Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.
• Physical Stamina and Strength - Being able to perform tasks that require physical effort, such as lifting and transferring residents.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.