Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Health Care Assistant Darlington £14.00 - £15.00 per hour We are currently looking to recruit experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to work across Teesside as part of our established healthcare agency. The Person: The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role: * NVQ Level 3 is essential * Experienced and confident in medication administration * Experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential * Possess good manners and a flexible approach * Ability to communicate effectively * Ability to be patient & keep calm under pressure * Easily adaptable to new environments * Reliable & trustworthy * Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential * Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependent on the requirements of our clients. The Role: * Delivering high standards of care * To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both * To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. * To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual). * Ensuring you are flexible, committed and passionate in your approach to all work assignments * Assisting with activities of daily living and domestic duties * Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected * Maintain regular communication with the Home Manager * Ensuring effective written and oral communication at all times The Company: Pin Point Health and Social Care work in partnership with a wide range of care providers in order to deliver high quality, consistent and reliable staffing solutions. Please apply with your CV via the apply button