Senior Healthcare Assistant

My Homecare currently has TWO exciting opportunities available for Senior Health Care Assistants to join our team. This is an exciting new role that has been created and is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands on and supportive role.

Duties will include:

• You will work closely with the clients in the community and will support the area care team with any queries or issues they have out of hours
• You will work with the client in their homes and support with day to day tasks such as personal care, dressing, medications etc.
• You will handle the on call phone outside of business hours and deal with any problems or queries with the support of the Area Manager if required
• Supporting the Registered Manager with day to day tasks as required
• Logging of vital information and reporting, managing documentation and ensuring all documentation is compliant
• Carrying out inspections, competencies, spot checks etc.

The person:

• The ideal candidate will ideally hold NVQ Level 3 or similar or be willing to work towards this
• You will have previous experience of working in a care environment and will be familiar with medication protocol and care legislation
• You will be well organised and have exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong desire to support and assist both clients and team members
• Be available to work a two week cycle;

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday.
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.

In return, My Homecare offers:

• An excellent rate of £12.00 per hour paid fortnightly
• Travel expenses
• Full ongoing support
• NVQ Level 3 training if required
• 28 days holiday per year pro rata
• Excellent ongoing training