Night Care Assistant

Job description

We are seeking a Care Assistant to join our dynamic and caring team at Randolph House Care Home. You must be committed and passionate in your clinical practice. You will also need to be knowledgeable in the standards expected within this framework and driven to deliver the highest standard of care.

Purpose of the role

• To take responsibility as the prime carer to provide for one or a defined group of Service users, assessing, developing, and evaluating programmes of care.
• To provide a high standard of individualised social care, allowing the Service Users quality of life to be maximised in a caring, supportive, friendly, and safe environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of care and comfort for all Service Users in the Home, with the help of other designations of staff, in line with their individual care plans.
• Assist Service Users where appropriate with all care connected with daily living, including household duties, mobility, dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting, and nutrition.
• Help promote social activity within the Home and help Service Users to participate in chosen activities in their local community.
• Attending the laundry of Service Users in a hygienic manner, maintaining a high standard and respect of personal clothing and possessions.
• Always maintain good hygiene standards, as per the homes policy.
• Report any concerns, worries or ill health of Service Users to the person in charge.
• Provide and participate in activities, and/or outings for the Service User - provide a sense of well-being and maximise quality of life.

The above is a broad representation and not necessarily a comprehensive list. Additional responsibilities will be agreed from time to time as the needs of the Home will dictate. Any major variation to the key tasks will be subject of discussion and agreement between the post holder and manager.

Job Type: permanent

Salary: £9.55 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 22/44 per week

Salary: £10.75 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scunthorpe, DN15 8EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person