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Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

HC-OnePenrith City Council, New South Wales, Australia
30+ days ago
Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Overview

Please note that this is a full-time role working night shifts, 44 hours per week. Full flexibility is required.

Job responsibilities

  • Plan and implement care that gives residents security, dignity and independence.
  • Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care.
  • Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager in providing physical and mental stimulation through activities, and administer medication.
  • Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team and residents’ families to deliver personalised care plans.
  • Support residents and colleagues with kindness in all interactions, including helping with mobility aids and end-of-life care needs.

About HC-One

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, our mission is to provide kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, striving to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each community we serve.

Benefits

  • Paid Enhanced DBS / PVG
  • Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
  • Free uniform
  • Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Group life assurance cover
  • Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
  • Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
  • GP online service for round-the-clock GP consultation
  • Colleague discounts with 1600+ high street discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
  • Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
  • Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
  • We are committed to ensuring our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves and represent the communities we serve, with inclusive working practices and a quick onboarding process.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

  • S / NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential
  • Experience

  • S / NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential
  • Additional Criteria

  • S / NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential
  • Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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