Senior Care Assistant at Caledonia Care Home

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Senior Care Assistant - Team Lead to join our team for FT hours.

Flexibility to work Day or Night as per ROTA is required.

Your main duties will include:

• Promote independence & improve mobility of residents for your specific unit or department
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional, and spiritual)
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity
• Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
• Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems, Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe, & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care home.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Make and change beds, ensure that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care home's disposal of waste policy.
• Ensure the Care home's resources are used appropriately
• To participate, promote and engender the quality culture of Handsale Care Group by adhering to Quality Assurance Systems