Senior Carer
You are
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An excellent multi-tasker.
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Kind hearted.
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Passionate about care.
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Able to remain calm in stressful situation.
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Sensitive and understanding.
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Able to communicate well with others.
Some duties include
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Routinely oversees and monitors care workers and home carers.
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Taking responsibility for the shift and for the service while on duty.
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Responding to emergencies and provide guidance and support to care workers.
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Assist and enable service users to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet and bathe.
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Serving meals to service users at table or in bed, assists with feeding if required.
Qualifications and Experience
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NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). (Essential)
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Mandatory training up to date e.g. Fire, Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Medication. (Essential)
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Experience of providing person-centred care to elderly residents in a care home. (Essential)
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Training in safe patient handling and movement. (Desirable)