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Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA003158
Company Name: Gold Care Homes - Queensway House
Shifts Available: Nights , Weekends
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life
Pay/Salary: £13 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Up to 44 Hours per week
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract

About the Company

Queensway House offers first-class care for residents over 65. Located in Hemel Hempstead, Queensway is located near shopping centres as well as major transport hubs.

At Gold Care Homes, we are on the lookout for the best and most caring people to join our dedicated team, who help and support our residents in our warm and lovely home in Hemel Hempstead (Queensway House) We are looking for experienced Senior Care Assistants to join our team.

Why should I apply for this Senior Care Assistant job?

 

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  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced MOTs and servicing, and car leasing 
  • XO Student Discount 
  • Access to a TOTUM Student Card - usually exclusive to university students! 

Plus thousands more rewards... 

  • Pay £13 per hour
  • Perkbox – a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants.
  • Fast track training to become a future leader at Gold Care Homes.
  • Monthly staff recognition rewards.
  • Regular team outings.
  • Refer a friend incentive – earn up to £250.

What does this Senior Care Assistant job involve?

  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
  • Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
  • Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
  • Report on the well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
  • Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
  • Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements eg medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
  • Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

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

  • Experience is essential, as we train all our staff to deliver the level of service known and expected at a ‘Gold Care’ home. As a senior carer, we would expect you to have an NVQ3 Health and Social care qualification (or equivalent) with excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR).
  • Right now, we’re looking for enthusiastic and committed people to take up this key role and make a difference, join us today! We can offer either full time, part-time, bank shifts (as and when needed)