Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Health Care Assistant * Gateshead * From £14.50 - £29.00 per hour We're recruiting experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to work in care home settings across Gateshead and Newcastle. What you'll bring to the role: The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role: * NVQ Level 3 is essential * Transferrable DBS Certificate is preferable but not essential * experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential * 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: As part of our agency care team at Pin Point Health your main duties will include: * 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). * 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 or part 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 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