I support the Care Home Manager with all the administration at the home. This includes for example completing forms for new residents and staff, collating the residents’ activity calendar, paying invoices, helping to manage the budget, completing and submitting payroll and liaising with support services in Seaford.
I take care of the day to day maintenance of the building making sure all the checks have been done, including fire and gas safety and electrical testing. My role also includes tasks such as unblocking shower wells, checking light bulbs and cleaning the bins. There is generally a lot of cleaning involved and ensuring everything is in working order. I also decorate rooms when they become vacant.
I love working with older people and hearing their life’s experiences. I enjoy enriching their golden years - making them easier and more pleasurable.Denisa leaves care agency to work with us
Denisa used to be an agency care assistant, visiting as many as three care homes a week to work. She often worked at our Saxonwood care home in Battle and in December decided to become a permanent member of the Sussex Housing & Care team, and we’re delighted!
Denisa shares her experience:
“When I was working for the agency I had to work with new people all of the time and had to adapt quickly to different practices and policies, as well as the routines and the way things were done. I got to experience many care homes, but during my shifts at Saxonwood, it was clear how much more help and support I received, the staff are all really friendly and it’s a great team.
I prefer working at Saxonwood because I like having the stability and continuity of one place and the team is brilliant, we get on so well. I have a better work life balance being an employee and have good benefits like my pension, sick pay and holidays. I also have a stable monthly wage.
I am able to plan my shifts in advance which works well when I have to juggle other commitments, and as a team we always help each other out if we need to swap a shift. I have completed all my training and am confident in my role – I really feel like I know my stuff!”
If you’re an agency care worker and would like to find out more about what it’s like to work at Sussex Housing & Care, get in touch today. Our friendly team will be happy to answer your question s and share more information about the opportunities we have. Visit our jobs page for more information.