Night Healthcare Assistant Position Available
Full-Time - NIGHT SHIFTS
12 hour shifts
from 7pm - 7am
Four week rota available.
We are seeking high-quality people to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team; experience is preferred. However, we’ll provide all the training you need if you feel this is the opportunity for you!
ABOUT THE HOME:
Established in 1906, Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes is Eastbourne’s oldest Charity providing high-quality nursing and palliative care in a safe and friendly environment for 28 residents.
JOB PROFILE:
The Healthcare Assistant will take pride in delivering the highest possible standards of care in a professional and caring manner. They will ensure appropriate and personalised support is provided to each resident, in accordance with the Care Plans, under the supervision of the Senior Care Assistants and the Nurse in Charge. They will treat residents with respect, friendliness and compassion at all times and ensure the wellbeing of the residents is at the centre of all their duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist residents with dressing, undressing, washing, bathing, and personal hygiene, considering mobility problems and other disabilities.
2. Serve meals and drinks and assist residents as necessary.
3. Assist residents with toilet needs and promote continence.
4. Promptly answer calls via the Nurse Call system and provide appropriate assistance.
5. Process residents’ personal laundry, ensuring proper treatment of soiled clothes and linen.
6. Work as a key worker to named residents, attending monthly reviews.
7. Provide feedback to the Nurse in Charge regarding changes in residents’ conditions.
8. Encourage residents to participate in leisure activities to enhance their wellbeing.
9. Uphold confidentiality and maintain residents’ dignity.
10. Escort residents to appointments and outings.
11. Maintain accurate records using digital systems and paper-based records.
12. Attend handovers, supervision, appraisal, and staff meetings.
13. Comply with infection control, Health and Safety, and COSHH regulations.
14. Report accidents, near misses, and defective equipment to the Nurse in Charge.
15. Complete mandatory training and ensure renewal courses are up to date.
16. Promote the good name of Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes at all times.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.50-£11.75 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 36 per week
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Night shift
* Overtime
Application question(s):
* Are you able to work weekend based rota? One Sat, One Sun, One Weekend on, One weekend off?
* Do you require sponsorship?
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/12/2024
Reference ID: HCA NIGHT
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