Senior health care assistant

Senior Health Care Assistant * Gateshead * GBP13 per hour * Night Shift * 33hrs per week We are currently looking to recruit experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants. The Person: The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role: * NVQ Level 3 is essential * Comfortable with medication administration * Transferrable DBS Certificate is preferable but not essential * experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential * You MUST be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to perform well in this role * To 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: We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our good clients based in Gateshead: * 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 Package: You will have access to the following benefits as part of the role of Senior Health Care Assistant: * Full time work * Opportunity to work within a wide range of different healthcare environments * Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments 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