Nurse assistant /Senior Care Assistant(NVQ3 mandatory)

Senior Healthcare assistant with NVQ3 and medication training Nursing homes based in East Birmingham Pay: From £13.00 per hour, depending on the experience Our Senior Care Assistants must hold a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, care plan experience risk assessment and audit We do need only full-time SHCA/Nursing assistants and WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP! About the Home: The job is for a care home that offers dementia, nursing and respite care in Birmingham Full job description Working as a Senior Care Assistant/Nursing assistant you will support the running of the overall care team and work with others across the shift to ensure continuity of services to our residents. You will create a welcoming, supportive and stimulating environment and build relationships with both residents and their families. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences. As a Senior Care Assistant/Nursing assistant you will be: Responsible for delivering a high quality of care and providing support and guidance to the care team and leading by example Reviewing and updating care plans ensuring they meets residents needs and wishes Planning and reviewing staff rota's to ensure care support is available at all times Promoting high standards of care by ensuring you deliver exceptional care duties and all staff are supervised appropriately and shifts run smoothly and efficiently Ensuring all areas across the Care Home are kept clean, tidy and pleasant for all residents and family members Communicating professional and warmly with visitors, family members and other health care professionals Promoting the Home in a professional manner and raise awareness of the Home within the local community Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications Required: Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group Good communication and organisational skills Confident team player Satisfactory Policy Check, and check against the ISA list Ability to work on own initiative Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group NVQ Level 3 in Care and medication training Desired: Experience / Qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines Main Duties : To enable people to remain as independent as possible whilst providing support and assistance as per the individual's needs. This will include delivering personal care including washing, dressing, and oral care. Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs, encourage and support them to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual and their preferences, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also includes supporting individuals and groups to outside appointments and leisure outings. Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying rooms, undertaking light cleaning duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and welcoming at all times. Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. In addition, providing the appropriate level of support at mealtimes. To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant to the role such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. Benefits: Competitive salary Various shifts available Free meals Access to excellent training Career development opportunities Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle Free onsite parking Free uniform Long service awards If you are looking for a new opportunity and have the right qualifications please apply below with your updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch with you.