About us
Talbot Woods Lodge is a Adult Social Care Residential Home
*Job Overview*
We are seeking a dedicated Night Care Assistant to join our team in providing compassionate care to individuals in a care home or home care setting. The role involves supporting residents with daily activities and ensuring their well-being.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
1. To assist day staff in preparing residents for bed, as required.
2. To help residents with problems of mobility and other physical disabilities (e.g. incontinence), helping with the use of disability aids and caring for the same, where appropriate.
3. To receive and act upon instructions from Senior Care Staff regarding specific tasks to be carried out during the night.
4. To carry out regular checks on residents throughout the night, according to intervals set by Senior Care Staff and with due regard to residents' individual wishes.
5. To answer promptly all nurse alarm calls, assessing each situation and dealing with any resident who is seeking help. In cases of emergency to summon duty Senior Care Staff and if necessary to call the emergency GP and / or summon an ambulance.
6. To assist residents who need help or reassurance, providing light drinks or refreshments where required.
7. To carry out regular checks on the building, with particular reference to fire prevention and external security (all windows and external doors secured etc).
8. To iron laundered garments and linen, mending / darning where practical.
9. To awaken residents in the morning at their requested times, as appropriate. To assist residents to rise, wash and dress, and where appropriate proceed to the dining room.
10. To help maintain a safe and healthy environment in the Home with due regard to appropriate Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Regulations. To report all accidents to the Night Shift Person-in-Charge.
11. To read and write reports, and to participate in staff and residents' meetings as appropriate.
12. To participate in training activities / course, as directed by senior staff.
13. To assist with End-of-Life Care for residents who are terminally ill.
14. To undertake other duties, as necessary
*Qualifications*
- Experience in a care home or home care environment is desirable
- Proficiency in basic IT skills for record keeping
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- A compassionate and patient approach to caring for others
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we welcome your application for the Care Assistant position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
