Senior Care Assistant -Tamworth - 28 hours per week
Nexxus Care are seeking an experienced senior care assistant to join the team at Meadowyrthe residential home in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Our senior care assistants have a range of responsibilities including administrative duties, strategy and organising/leading a team whilst ensuring that we are providing a safe and well led service for our residents and employees.
Duties can include:
- Coordinating with professionals, other staff members, residents and their families to write person centred care plans
- Take responsibility for the shift and the service whilst on duty
- Oversee and monitor care assistants and ensure they are compliant - complete supervisions, spot checks and offer guidance
- Complete medication administration tasks including medication counts, dealing with healthcare professionals and updating other departments of changes where required.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals including pharmacists, GP's and ANP's
- Respond to emergencies and provide guidance and support
- Working alongside other departments to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the home is maintained
- Follow guidance, policies, procedures and regulations to remain compliant
- Remain confidential and promote dignity at all times