Senior Care Assistant

2 days ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Struan Lodge Care Home Full time

**Senior Care Assistant (Nightshift)**:
**Care and Support - Struan Lodge Care Home**:
**Contract**:**Full Time**:
**Salary**:**£13.00 Per Hour**:
**Shift Type**:**Nightshift**:
**Contracted hours**:**24/48**:
Our purpose-built care home provides exceptional Nursing, Dementia, and Palliative care for 30-residents.

As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.

You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.

**What You’ll Do**
- ** Lead and Coordinate**: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
- ** Resident Support**: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
- ** Medication Management**: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
- ** Effective Communication**: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
- ** Team Collaboration**: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
- ** Visitor Interaction**: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
- ** Emergency Response**: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
- ** Documentation**: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
- ** Professional Development**: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
- ** Health and Safety**: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.

**What We’re Looking For**
- ** Medication Training**: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
- ** Leadership Skills**: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
- ** Compassionate Nature**: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.

**Benefits**
- Paid Breaks
- Pension
- Onsite Parking
- Paid PVG
- Uniform Provided
- 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

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