Reed Health & Care are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for our client based in East Lothian on a permanent basis.
* Sponsorship is not available for this position *
Pay Rate : £13.50 -£14..00 per hour
Hours : Full time : 38.5 or 44 Hours a weekRota : 3 Shifts 1 week / 4 shifts the next week on a rolling BasisShift : 12 hour shifts : 8am-8pm – we have dayshift, nightshift & mixed posts available
Requirements
- SVQ 3 qualified or have experience as a senior or be willing to work towards this
- Be medication trained & have experience giving medication
- Be registered with the SSSC
- Demonstrate in knowledge & understanding of Social Care Codes of Practice
- Experience in Care Planning & risk assessments
- Have excellent communication skills
Duties & Responsibilities
- Carry out care as per residents care plan
- Continually assess & monitor the needs & wishes of the residents
- Support Nursing Staff to assess, implement & evaluate services users care plans
- Establish & maintain good relationships between residents, relatives & staff
- Support nursing staff to administer medication
- Undertake direct care when required
- Support nursing staff to allocate duties & tasks to care staff
- To support, record & supervise the service of food & drinks to residents
- To be involved in Key Worker Roles.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV to