· Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living.
· Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual. Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity.
· Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility, or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
· Closely monitor Service Users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
· Assist in the promotion of continence.
· Assist in the delivery of care for Service Users who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
· Observe care planning needs for Service Users and complete daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
· Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
· Report on well-being of Service Users.
· Carry out regular checks on Service Users at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
· Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centre's disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Centre's resources are used appropriately.
· Clean and maintain equipment used by Service Users and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Centre is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
· If applicable, care for Service Users' clothing and rooms as named and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
· Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
· Assist with servicing of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested/required.
· Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Service Users' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Service Users.
Full Time Position: 44 Hours Per Week - Night Shift 7PM-7AM - Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off. Must be flexible over 7 days. Willing to pick up to cover when required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Barnsley, S75 2TS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)
* Health Care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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