Senior Health Care Assistant

LINE MANAGER: 

Registered Manager

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: 

Senior Health Care Assistants play a crucial role in the well-being of many islanders and the running of the team. This role within a fast-run business is of high importance. We are looking for a self-motivated team player who can help support the function of our team. The ideal candidate is reliable, uses creative solutions to problems and are able to easily communicate with the team. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES OF THE ROLE: 

A Senior Health Care Assistant plays a crucial role in the running of the service which means the responsibility of the role is not to be taken lightly. Responsibilities include:  

• Updating and maintaining client records.  

• Communication with other professionals. 

• Updating care management system. 

• Other tasks requested by Directors or Team Leader as requested. 

• Personal care (including more complex tasks). 

• Social support. 

• Meal preparation. 

• Light cleaning. 

• Overseeing the work of HCAs. 

• Reviewing clients’ care needs on a regular basis. 

• Delegated nursing tasks. 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN IDEAL CANDIDATE OF THE ROLE: 

• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels. 

• Well organised - with accuracy and timely completion of work. 

• Good administrative skills are required. 

• Ability to adapt to a variety of work on a number of tasks and changing priorities. Flexible, with the ability to work to time pressures and react calmly to changing demands. 

• To be able to seek out and follow external legislation, policies and procedures that are applicable and follow them effectively. 

• Works well as part of a team and recognises the importance of doing so. 

• Clean DBS. 

• Entitled or Entitled to Work Status (Min. 5 Years Residency) 

• Expect team members to be committed to our mission of providing he best quality care to our clients. 

• To efficiently communicate daily events with relevant team members inline with data protection laws. 

• Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care and Medication are essential. 

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferable. Those who do not have prior experience must have a willingness to learn. 

• A clean driving license and vehicle is preferable. 

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?  

All our Full-Time employees receive: 

• 21 Paid Holiday Days

• One extra paid day to celebrate your birthday

• Double Pay on Bank Holidays

• Generous Mileage Reimbursement

• Regular Pay Reviews

• Paid Training

• Opportunities for further training and development

• Supported Induction and shadowing period

• Regular Check-In's

• Comfortable uniform

• Kit bag with PPE

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HOW CAN I APPLY? 

To apply submit this APPLICATION FORM. 

If you have any questions, we encourage that you get in touch with us for informal chat, either in person or online either via the email above or through sending a message through our Facebook page for an informal chat.