Senior Health Care Assistant

Sunderland
14.00 - 28.00 per hour
Temp

We are currently looking to recruit experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants.

The Person:

The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role:

NVQ Level 3 is essential
Comfortable with medication administration
Transferrable DBS Certificate is preferable but not essential
experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential
You MUST be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to perform well in this role
To possess good manners and a flexible approach
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to be patient & keep calm under pressure
Easily adaptable to new environments
Reliable & trustworthy
Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential
Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependent on the requirements of our clients.

The Role:

We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our good clients based in Sunderland:

Delivering high standards of care
To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both
To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
Ensuring you are flexible, committed and passionate in your approach to all work assignments
Assisting with activities of daily living and domestic duties
Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected
Maintain regular communication with the Home Manager
Ensuring effective written and oral communication at all times

The Package:

You will have access to the following benefits as part of the role of Senior Health Care Assistant:

Full time work
Opportunity to work within a wide range of different healthcare environments
Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments

The Company:

Pin Point Health and Social Care work in partnership with a wide range of care providers in order to deliver high quality, consistent and reliable staffing solutions.

Please apply with your CV via the apply button.