Hatfield Lodge Care Home is looking for Night Care Assistants to promote and deliver personalised care and engagement for our residents. Care Assistants will work within a team to maintain a resident’s dignity, independence and personal safety and report any issues to the senior care assistant, deputy manager or home manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Support residents with all aspects of personal care, nail care, and hair care, whilst promoting and maintaining independence.
2. Identify and meet the social, emotional, and cultural needs of residents and participate in the organisation of person-centred engagement.
3. Support residents to use the environment to its full potential, including each home's outdoor living space.
4. Understand all of Hatfield Lodge's policies and procedures, including whistleblowing and confidentiality.
Job Requirements
About You:
At Hatfield Lodge, we are looking for motivated individuals with a caring nature, who may not necessarily have any previous experience but strive for excellence and development; we provide comprehensive training and support individuals to gain recognised qualifications. We recognise employees with an aptitude for the Care Assistant role by promoting within the organisation.
Desirable Attributes:
* Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
* A pro-active individual who is able to work within a team.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
* Interest in development and learning new skills.
About Hatfield Lodge Care Home:
Hatfield Lodge Care Home provides private and KCC residential, respite, and dementia care for older people in Folkestone. With over 20 years of experience, Hatfield Lodge Care Home is a friendly home and part of our Sai Care Home group, which includes two other homes. We have over 34 employees and a success story that will continue to develop its person-centred approach to improving the lives of those living with dementia.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Expected Hours: 12 – 48 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Night shift
Work Location: In person
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