Senior Health Care Assistant – Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear Permanent, Temporary NEW

Senior Health Care Assistant

* Newcastle upon Tyne

* Full Time & Part Time

* From £11.50 – £28.00 per hour

We are currently looking to recruit experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants.

The Person:

The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role:

* NVQ Level 3 is essential

* Transferrable DBS Certificate is preferable but not essential

* experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential

* You MUST be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to perform well in this role

* To possess good manners and a flexible approach

* Ability to communicate effectively

* Ability to be patient & keep calm under pressure

* Easily adaptable to new environments

* Reliable & trustworthy

* Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential

* Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependent on the requirements of our clients.

The Role:

As part of our agency care team at Pin Point Health and Social Care your main duties will include:

* Delivering high standards of care

* To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both

* To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).

* Ensuring you are flexible, committed and passionate in your approach to all work assignments

* Assisting with activities of daily living and domestic duties

* Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected

* Maintain regular communication with the Home Manager

* Ensuring effective written and oral communication at all times

The Package:

You will have access to the following benefits as part of the role of Senior Health Care Assistant:

* Full time work

* Opportunity to work within a wide range of different healthcare environments

* Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments

The Company:

Pin Point Health and Social Care work in partnership with a wide range of care providers in order to deliver high quality, consistent and reliable staffing solutions.

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