Job Summary
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Day & Night Care Assistants to join our team on both full-time and part-time basis. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to individuals in a care home or home care setting. Successful candidates will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and independence of those in their care, ensuring they receive respectful and personalised assistance around the clock. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives.
Responsibilities
- To comply with the homes Health and Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health Regulations.
- To attend and contribute to staff meetings when required.
- To maintain and contribute to staff meetings when required.
- To maintain confidentiality on all aspects of care and your work within the home.
- To have a working knowledge of the homes policies and procedures in respect of your job.
- To assist Service User’s with personal care which includes:
Using the bath, bed bath or shower, foot and nail care, shampooing hair, assist a Service User’s in shaving, combing or brushing hair, mouth care, denture care, helping the Service User’s use a bed pan, helping the Service User’s use a urinal, helping a Service User’s using the toilet or a portable commode, preparing for bed, getting out of bed, washing and dressing.
- Helping the Service User’s with physical and mental activity, this 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 recreation activities.
- Care for dying.
- Assist with serving meals and other domestic duties you are qualified to undertake.
- Be on standby to answer emergency bells, greet visitors, and answer the telephone and door.
- Ensuring care notes and any other form of written report that effects your work are read and kept up to date.
- Take part in staff meetings and internal and external training as required.
Skills
- Experience working within a care home or providing home care is advantageous
- Knowledge of developing and following care plans to meet individual needs
- Proficiency in using IT systems for record keeping and communication purposes
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Compassionate nature with strong interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with clients
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative and independence when required
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
