Senior Care Assistant

Job Description

To professionally lead the care team during any span of duty, ensuring that a safe,
effective and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of residents and
purchasers. To provide care to residents in accordance with their assessed needs to an
industry leading standard.

Overall responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents’
safety and dignity.
• To maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to
latest guidelines and best practice evidence available.
• Ensure the ongoing safety of residents, staff and visitors through systematic
assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes.
• Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to
clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.
• Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.

Specific responsibilities and duties:
Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents’ safety and dignity

• Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents’
safety and dignity.
• Provide effective leadership and support for the care team.
• Supervise care staff on a day to day basis and through formal supervision
processes.
• Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the
medical and clinical support they require.
• Demand high quality care delivery focused on residents individually assessed
needs and choices.
• Promote the professional image of the services through excellent communication,
appropriate behaviour and professional appearance.
• Support new Team Leaders and staff in the completion of induction programs,
training and competency assessment