Would ideally need experience in a health or social care setting working with Residential/Dementia. Shifts would be any nights between Monday and Sunday 9.30pm-7.30am. A relevant NVQ 2 qualification or equivalent, or work towards it. Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others. To be able to read, write and work with numbers to a good standard. Good basic care planning skills. Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure in a diverse and changing environment. Demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of older people. Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard at all times. Ability to effectively participate and supervise in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual, and emotional needs are met while ensuring dignity, choice, independence, and respect.
Responsibilities include appropriate liaison with residents, deputy/manager, and relevant staff. Ensure residents' choice and independence is respected through appropriate risk management involving all parties and ensuring accurate up-to-date record keeping. Encourage residents to be involved in the Home and welcome their participation in activities to remain emotionally and intellectually stimulated. Assist as required with social functions that take place at the Home. Administer prescribed medication to residents and assist in managing an effective system for the safe control and administration of medication in accordance with policy and procedures. Effectively lead, motivate, and support care staff. Upon appointment, assist in the appropriate induction and support of new care staff to the home. Attend appropriate training and development sessions as agreed. Assist staff to complete relevant documentation as directed. Follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/emergencies e.g. fire.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Stourbridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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