Senior Care Assistant - PV - 1

We are currently recruiting Senior Care Assistants to work within specialist residential care homes in Gloucester for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside a team of experienced and dedicated staff who specialise in the care of elderly residents with dementia.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents. Your responsibilities will include:

- Overseeing and assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation
- Taking handover of residents and tasks from the previous shift
- Allocating staff to residents based on their needs and skills
- Administering medications accurately and safely
- Leading and mentoring staff members
- Liaising with any healthcare professionals on the day, such as doctors and nurses
- Managing any emergencies that arise on the day and handing over to appropriate emergency services if required
- Checking that all staff are on track with care interventions, fluid charts, and other tasks
- Giving handover to the next shift

Relevant qualifications and training or willingness to obtain them
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a care home setting, preferably as a Senior Care Assistant
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A compassionate and empathetic approach to care
- Strong organizational and time management abilities

Flexible hours
- Free training (classroom based and endorsed by Skills For Care)
- 24-hour support advice and guidance
- Employee assistance program
- FREE uniform, DBS Rebate Reimbursement
- Enhanced Bank Holiday and weekend pay
- Access to blue light card
- Access to The Lifestyle discount card
- Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Salary: £14 - £20 per hour

Hours Per Week: Full-Time