Would ideally need experience in a health or social care setting working with Residential/ Dementia. Shifts would be any nights between Monday and Sunday 9.30pm-7.30am. A relevant NVQ 2 qualification or equivalent. Or work towards. Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others . To be able to read, write and work with numbers to a good standard. Good basic care planning skills . Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure in a diverse and changing environment . Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people. Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard at all times. Ability to effectively to actively participate and supervise in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect.
To include appropriate liaison with residents, deputy/manager and relevant staff. To ensure residents choice and independence is respected through appropriate risk management involving all parties and ensuring accurate up to date record keeping. Encourage residents to be involved in the Home. Welcome and encourage their participation in activities so that they can participate and remain emotionally and intellectually stimulated. To administer prescribed medication to residents and assist in the management of an effective system for the safe control and administration of medication in accordance with policy and procedures. To effectively lead, motivate and support care staff. Upon appointment to assist in the appropriate induction and support of new care staff to the home. To attend appropriate training and development sessions as agreed . Assist staff to complete relevant documentation as directed. To follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/ emergencies e.g. fire.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stourbridge DY8 2AH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
