Senior Care Assistant Salary: £13.02 per hourJob Type: Permanent / On-siteLocation: Durham About the Role: As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Nurse in Charge and managing a team of Care Assistants to provide high-quality care to our residents. You will be responsible for helping individuals with their daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring their dignity is maintained. Your role includes assisting with personal care, administering medication, developing care plans, and coordinating activities that enhance residents' lives. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, and service users to deliver holistic care and ensure the well-being of those in our home. Key Responsibilities:Supervise and support Care Assistants, ensuring high standards of care are metAssist with personal care, promoting independence and dignityOrganize and lead activities for service users, including outings and gamesAttend MDT meetings and contribute to care planning and assessmentsAdminister medication and maintain accurate recordsHelp develop and review care plans, including risk assessmentsAssist with personal care, mobility, and physical disabilitiesEnsure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintainedSupport meal preparation and assist residents during mealtimesRecord incidents and report any changes in residents’ conditions Essential Criteria:Level 3 Safe Handling of Medication Certificate (must be able to provide evidence)Previous experience and relevant qualifications in a medical or care settingA caring, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting othersStrong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a teamAbility to demonstrate leadership in supporting care staff and ensuring high standards of care About Us: At Durham Careline, we are a family-run specialist provider of residential and nursing care, dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex physical disabilities.Our focus is on empowering people to live life to the fullest, maintaining their identity, and improving their quality of life. Benefits of Working for Careline Lifestyles:Competitive hourly rate of £13.02 per hourPermanent, full-time contract with guaranteed hoursSupport for professional development and career progressionAccess to a range of health and wellness benefitsFree onsite parking & uniform providedCompany pension schemeShift Pattern: 40 hours per week We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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