Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care AssistantHours: Full TimeLocation: Ivy Lodge Care Home, Briergate, Haxby, York, YO32 3YPAt Ivy Lodge Care Home we are looking for a hardworking team player who is passionate about developing a career in the social care industry as a Senior Care Assistant. You will be motivated and compassionate, with a genuine interest in benefitting the lives of those within our care.You MUST hold Care Certificate and be willing to take NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care to qualify for this position.Responsibilities of the Senior Care Assistant: As a Senior Care Assistant you will be key to promoting the physical and emotional well-being of our residents in all aspects of their lives. As a valued member of our team, you will be involved in:Providing physical and mental stimulation for residents by taking part in social and recreational activities, on a one-to-one and group basisAssisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressingAssisting with mealtimesEnsuring residents' independence, dignity and respect, by delivering the very best person-centred careHelping to maintain accurate recordsUndertaking regular ongoing trainingDeveloping relationships with our residents and their families in order to gain a better understanding of how to provide the best possible careReviews with external health professionalsLead the team of care assistantsAdminister medicationSkills and Experience of the Senior Care Assistant:Caring, and compassionate natureThe desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of othersGood written/verbal communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work as part of a teamFlexibility to work alternate weekendsAbility to use IT systemsUse of initiative and ability to problem solveBenefits of the Senior Care Assistant:Comprehensive induction programmeOngoing training and developmentFree DBSEmployee discount scheme (Qualify for Bliue Light Card)UniformWorkplace pensionFree on-site parkingAbout UsWelford Healthcare was founded in 2017 with the goal of building a boutique collection of quality care homes across the UK. Our strategy is to grow our business by acquiring mature care homes with quality foundations and strong potential for improvement and by investing in our people and our properties to ensure our homes are always inviting and homely. Whilst we are a growing business, we never lose sight of our primary and enduring purpose which is to provide good quality care for vulnerable adults. As we acquire new homes, we leverage our resources and expertise to ensure that the homes we run always have our residents wellbeing at their hearts.Our senior leadership team has extensive experience of operating, opening and acquiring quality care homes with proven track records in regulatory compliance and running commercially successful businesses where meeting the needs and ensuring the happiness of our residents and our teams are the cornerstones of our approach.TPBN1_UKTJ