Senior Care Assistant (Nights only)

As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you will ensure that the overnight care, safety and wellbeing of our residents are consistently delivered to the highest standards. You will be be able to lead the night shift as a senior and work together with another member of staff.

Your responsibilities will include

Providing personal care

Assist with night time routines including toileting, washing, repositioning, continence care & responding promptly to call bells.

Night checks

Carry out regular hourly checks on residents, ensuring their safety throughout the night.

Mobility support

To support residents who have limited mobility, making use of aids and safe moving & handling practices.

Medication

Safe and efficient administration and recording of medication. Ensuring medication is stored securely, in line with best practice regulations.

Record Keeping

Update care notes accurately throughout the shift on PCS. This includes timely documentation of accidents/incidents/body maps

Promoting a safe environment

Ensure health and safety regulations are followed and maintain security of the Home.

Providing emotional support

Be a source of companionship to residents. Assist in giving mental and physical stimulation to residents by talking to them and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.

End of life care

To provide compassionate care for residents at the end of life, keeping the managers fully informed of changes.

Training & Development

Undertake mandatory training to ensure you adhere to best practices in care delivery.

Cleaning

To make and change beds, tidy rooms and do light cleaning, including the emptying and cleaning of commodes & support laundry as required.

To follow approved hand-over procedures at end of each duty.

To adhere to the policies of Home.