Senior Care Assistant

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business in the North-East of England and we are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to workFull-TimeatHadrian House. This is an amazing opportunity for a Care Assistant who is looking for that next step in their career to join Prestwick Care at an exciting time of growth for the Company.

Hadrian House is set in the beautifully landscaped gardens within Wallsend. It provides a welcoming and homely environment for all its residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the provision of care
• Ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality
• Act as a role model for the other care staff
• Build up good relationships with the residents
• To assist residents to carry out their activities of daily living e.g. washing, dressing, eating and bathing.
• Dispense medication and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course).
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for residents
• Complete and maintain accurate and legible records as instructed and in line with the Companys policies and procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience within the care industry OR genuine interest in working in the care environment
• Great communication skills both written and verbal
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
• Satisfactory DBS check, and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

Why should you apply?

• Full training package
• Increasing portfolio of experience within the homes
• Supportive environment
• Staff Leisure Discount Card