Senior Care Assistant

About the Company

Falcon House is a small, private residential care home for elderly, for up to 27 residents. We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant. Falcon House is extensively equipped with care aids and facilities, the home provides an environment which enables the residents to live as independently as possible, while also offering expert assistance and care when needed.

Why should I apply for this Senior Care Assistant job?

You will be part of a small and supportive team who works closely with one another and who are passionate about what they do to make a difference to the lives of our residents.

Benefits:

• Friendly atmosphere
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Blue Light Card
• Parking on-site
• Lunch provided when working long days

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

• Herts Rewards (Vivup)
• XO Student Discount
• Access to?the NUS Student Card?- usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers?including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.

And a lot more...

What does this Senior Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 07:00 - 14:30 / 13:30 - 21:00 / 07:00 - 20:00

• Lead and role model small staff team
• Oversee the shift, monitor resident's wellbeing and health
• Administer medication
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families and friends of the residents
• Monitor care plans
• Attend to the residents' needs daily

Am I the right person for this Senior Care Assistant job?

About You

• Experienced in leading shift and managing small staff team, administering medication, dealing with emergencies in calm and supportive manner
• Caring, kind, people's-person
• Punctual, flexible, reliable
• Can-do attitude
• Respectful - you will be working in someone's home!
• Willing to work according to the rota (short and long shifts available), including every other weekend.
• Car owners are desirable as set in rural location

Applications will only be considered if located within a 10-mile radius of the position.

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