Senior Care Assistant
Core
Senior Care Assistant responsible for running a care unit, managing clinical duties, and leading a team of Care Assistants.
Role type
Senior Care Assistant (Team Lead)
Builds
Person-centred care services for residents in a retirement village
Domain
Healthcare / Social Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical duties, medication administration, care plan review, record keeping, team leadership, shift handover management, staff training and supervision, relationship building with residents and families
Preferred skills
NVQ3 in care (or working towards), DBS check completion
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Run a unit, issue medication, review care plans, keep accurate records, lead and manage a team of Care Assistants, handle shift handovers, train and supervise new staff, build relationships with residents and external teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC