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Senior Care Assistant - Woodbridge
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- Woodbridge, Suffolk
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £33,280 - £41,600 Per Hour
Job Description
About the Company
Rota Support LTD specialises in the supply of permanent and temporary Care, Nursing & Support staff into the private healthcare sector, including care homes for the elderly, nursing homes, learning disability and mental health services, as well as private hospitals.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit Senior Care Assistants based in all areas of Suffolk that are looking for ad-hoc, flexible shifts and that are happy to work in Woodbridge, as well as other nearby surrounding areas. These shifts can accumulate into either full time hours or part time hours, but will be offered on a 0 hours contract. The role will include working at different homes covering gaps in our clients rotas due to annual leave, maternity leave, sickness and vacancies. These shifts may arise at short notice due to last minute emergencies, whilst also being booked weeks in advance, depending on the clients needs.
Everyday tasks will consist of the following, but not be limited to;
* Carrying out large medication rounds and documenting/ recording via EMAR systems or MAR charts
* Delegating tasks and leading a team of Healthcare Assistants
* Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding and using the toilet
* Utilising equipment to move residents when necessary
* Helping tidy the resident’s home or room
* Taking the resident’s vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
* Talking to residents and reassuring them
About the Person
A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience working as a Senior Carer in a care home previously. Somebody that has a good understanding of spoken and written English. Somebody that is compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others. Somebody that can remain calm under pressure and somebody that is organised, efficient and hard-working.
Recent practical training in administering medication would be ideal, but is not essential, as training can be provided if necessary. Please note that the occasional need to fill in as a Healthcare Assistant may also be required.
This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK
Rota Support LTD specialises in the supply of permanent and temporary Care, Nursing & Support staff into the private healthcare sector, including care homes for the elderly, nursing homes, learning disability and mental health services, as well as private hospitals.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit Senior Care Assistants based in all areas of Suffolk that are looking for ad-hoc, flexible shifts and that are happy to work in Woodbridge, as well as other nearby surrounding areas. These shifts can accumulate into either full time hours or part time hours, but will be offered on a 0 hours contract. The role will include working at different homes covering gaps in our clients rotas due to annual leave, maternity leave, sickness and vacancies. These shifts may arise at short notice due to last minute emergencies, whilst also being booked weeks in advance, depending on the clients needs.
Everyday tasks will consist of the following, but not be limited to;
* Carrying out large medication rounds and documenting/ recording via EMAR systems or MAR charts
* Delegating tasks and leading a team of Healthcare Assistants
* Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding and using the toilet
* Utilising equipment to move residents when necessary
* Helping tidy the resident’s home or room
* Taking the resident’s vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
* Talking to residents and reassuring them
About the Person
A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience working as a Senior Carer in a care home previously. Somebody that has a good understanding of spoken and written English. Somebody that is compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others. Somebody that can remain calm under pressure and somebody that is organised, efficient and hard-working.
Recent practical training in administering medication would be ideal, but is not essential, as training can be provided if necessary. Please note that the occasional need to fill in as a Healthcare Assistant may also be required.
This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK