1 x 5 hour week day Shift Per Week 5pm-10pm (Monday)
DBS is payable by the individual, refunded after 12 months
Tunics are purchased by the individual
Online Mandatory Training is provided
NVQ 3 in health and social care required
Responsibilities:
* Allocate and lead a team of care assistants on the evening shift to ensure residents are assisted and served their evening meal of choice, assisted with toileting needs and person-centred evening routines.
* Complete evening medication rounds as per training and individual MAR sheets at 8pm ensuring CD medication is witnessed and signed for as per home and NICE guidelines.
* Share and handover information to the night time carers at the end of each shift.
* Respond to accidents and incidents in the home when on shift and ensure documentation is completed as required.
* Ensure that all allocated domestic duties are completed by the team prior to the end of each shift including laundry and kitchen cleaning.
* Comply with the home's Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
* Comply with latest infection prevention regulations and practices throughout the home.
* Attend and contribute to staff appraisal meetings.
* Maintain confidentiality on all aspects of care and your work within the home.
* Have a working knowledge of the home's policies and procedures.
* Establish good relationships with the Service Users, relatives, colleagues, and other people visiting the home.
* Assist clients in preparing for bed, including washing and undressing, offering reassurance and comfort.
* Assist Service Users in getting out of bed, washing and dressing with patience and empathy.
* Assist Service Users with personal care including: using the bath; foot and nail care; shampooing hair; helping a client shave; combing or brushing hair; mouth care; denture care; helping a Service User use the toilet facilities including catheter care and incontinent aids.
* Carry out regular checks throughout the night while respecting Service Users' privacy.
* Carry out regular security and fire protection checks throughout the night time period.
* Help Service Users with physical and mental activity, which could involve talking to them, taking them out for a walk or day trip, reading to them, writing on their behalf, assisting with their hobbies and recreational activities.
* Carry out all occupation therapies as dictated by the Activity Reports.
* Participate and coordinate meaningful activities and support external entertainers in the home.
* Complete daily, accurate and factual documentation on the caredocs system.
* Obtain specimens for analysis (blood, urine, faecal, and sputum) only if trained and confident in performing these duties.
* Assist with serving meals and other domestic duties including food preparation in the evening and laundry throughout your shift. Assist Service Users with eating of their meals if required.
* Communicate to registered manager if any serious or unsafe events occur.
* Answer emergency bells, greet visitors, answer the telephone and door.
* Have working knowledge of home's emergency procedures.
* Ensure care notes and any other form of written report that affects your work are read and kept up to date.
* Attend internal and external training as required and complete all allocated mandatory training within your probation period.
* Maintain a smart and professional appearance.
* Undertake a responsible attitude towards economy, care of equipment, and property.
* Work alongside other colleagues to ensure safe practices are being carried out on every shift.
* Ensure all residents receive person-centred quality care.
* Commit to supporting and promoting independence for service users on a short term contract.
* Understand and be able to professionally support individuals and their families where EOL or palliative care is in place.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.87-£13.02 per hour
Expected hours: 5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Dementia care: 1 year (required)
* Senior Care Assistant: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ3: Adult Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: November 2024
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