Senior Care Assistant (Dementia)

Westward Care

  • Leeds
  • £13.17 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Senior Care Assistant (Dementia)We are looking for dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care homes. You will also be an influential individual who can lead a team of care assistants to ensure that residents receive the highest standards of care.About the roleMain DutiesTo ensure that day to day service delivery is meeting the needs of residents and the care they receive is compliant with statutory, legal and regulatory frameworks in addition to delivering the company values.Leading a team of care assistants to ensure that exemplary care is being delivered.Ensure that all accidents, incidents or safeguardings are documented and reported in line with company policies and proceduresAdministering prescribed medication to residents.Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals.Deliver care in accordance with individual care plansSupport residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activitiesComplete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescalesMaintain confidentialityAttend team and individual meetings as requiredWork effectively with team members to deliver customer careShare knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experienceCommitted to professional developmentEncourage challenge of harassment or discriminationAdditional Information:Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidaysRequired to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.Flexibility due to 24/7 service operationJob description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holderWhat we offerEmployee Development programmeCareer progression opportunitiesFree parkingReferral BonusEmployee of the MonthFree UniformCompany Pension SchemeCompetitive Hourly rateAbout the companyWe are one of Leeds' most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.Required Criteria
  • Experience of working in a care home with residents who have dementia
  • Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults
  • Able to record residents information and update records in a timely manner
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Level 3 diploma/NVQ health and social care, or working towards or willing to enrol
  • Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home
  • Awareness of Care Standards Regulations and the role of the CQC
  • Experience and understanding regarding supervising a team
Desired Criteria
  • Understanding of the skills required to lead a team.
  • Experience of supporting people with End of Life care
  • Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.
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