Senior Care Assistant
hace 10 días
Glasgow
Senior Care Assistant Care and Support - Buchanan House Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.60 Per Hour Shift type: Contracted hours: Situated in Bearsden, our purpose-built care home offers Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care to 53-residents. As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment. You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home. What You’ll Do • Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere., • Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence., • Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records., • Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication., • Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff., • Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities., • Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed., • Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes., • Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development., • Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3., • Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required., • Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment. Contract Details • Pension, • Onsite Parking, • Paid PVG, • Uniform Provided, • 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)