Senior Care Assistant

Location: Magherafelt

Reporting: Staff Nurse

Hours of work: Shift Pattern

Basic Function:

The Senior Care Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Staff Nurses and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the Staff Nurses or the Nurse Manager. They will be responsible for administering medications to residential patients and work collaboratively with the overall care team to meet the needs of residents, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.

Essential Criteria:

• Have a minimum of 1 years experience in a caring role
• Willingness to build a successful and professional team providing good leadership and support for all staff
• Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation
• Immediate availability

Desirable Criteria:

• NVQ in Care
• Previous experience of distributing medications
• Knowledge of RQIA Regulations

Skills:

• Commitment to the private group Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Core Values – Treat People Really Well, Continuous Development, Trust and Dedication.
• Priorities – Our Teams, Our Residents, Our Community, Our Future
• Ability to effectively manage and develop a care team
• Ability to deliver a high standard of resident care
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to communicate and listen, ability to work co-operatively with other staff
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• High standard of personal presentation

Job Type: Full-time