Senior care assistant Review

by Longton Nursing & Residential Home

Rating

8.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Providing personal care to residents. Assisting with toilet needs. Dispensing and administrating medications. Record keeping. Domestic duties.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I've learnt a lot more indepth knowledge regarding certain areas such as abuse, communication barriers, medication needs and leadership responsibilities.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed it very much. I found great pleasure in enhancing my existing knowledge and learning new things.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. Clear and easily accessible also.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My manager was very supportive. I was consistently offered the use of work materials such as laptops and a quiet room to study.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

My tutor was absolutely faultless. He constantly supported and encouraged my training, to which I am very grateful.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I'm able to perform a better role within my leadership status. I'm able to understand things better and use my gained knowledge to better myself.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Due to working nights, I'm limited on participating in extra curricular activities but should these arise and are accessible to me, I would gladly join in.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Longton Nursing & Residential Home to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

We are a family. A family made up of different staff members, residents and friends. We pride ourselves in providing a service which revolves around a person centred approach, kindness and dignity.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Longton Nursing & Residential Home?

Please join us! We are a great group of hardworking individuals, that will offer support and guidance at all times.