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Senior Care Assistant

Matrix Staffing Solutions
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10, England

Salary

£13.5 - £13.75 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job involves providing personal care assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care.
  • Responsibilities also include daily living support such as medication reminders, meal preparation, and light housekeeping tasks.
  • The role requires engaging clients in companionship activities and monitoring their health by recording vital signs.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a caregiving role and will be expected to supervise and train a team of care workers.
  • The salary for this position is approximately $45,000 to $55,000 per year.
  • Personal Care:Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care.
  • Daily Living:Help with medication reminders, meal preparation, and feeding.
  • Household and Errands:Perform light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and other errands.
  • Companionship:Engage clients in conversation, provide emotional support, and facilitate social or physical activities.
  • Health Monitoring:Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and report changes in health or well-being.
  • Administrative Duties:Update client records and care plans, coordinate with professional staff, and help with tasks like letter writing or bill paying.
  • Supervisory and Management:
    • Oversee and support a team of care workers.
    • Provide training and mentorship to new staff.
    • Respond to emergencies and provide guidance to the team.
    • Conduct quality checks on the care provided by other workers.

Key duties

  • Assist service users with dressing, washing, and using the toilet.
  • Serve meals and assist with feeding if necessary.
  • Provide interest and activities to engage service users.
  • Assist with medication and monitor vital signs.
  • Undertake light cleaning and domestic duties, including meal preparation.
  • Liaise with professional staff to carry out care plans.

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