Senior Care Assistant

About our Home

Situated in the pretty village of Derry Hill, just two miles from the centre of Calne, Kingston House Care Home offers access to the many amenities the village and nearby town have to offer, as well as being within easy reach of the larger towns of Chippenham, Melksham, and Corsham.

Kingston House Care Home provides support for people living with a range of differing health needs, offering residential and dementia care on a long-term or short-term and respite basis.

If you have experience and want to share our values and delivering our aim by

Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.

Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work

Establishing a person-centred approach to care.

Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

What does the role involve?

Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.

Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.

Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.

Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.

Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

What we can offer you

£14.30 Per Hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

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