About us:
Herewards House is a residential care home in Maidenhead which provides 24-hour care to older adults living with dementia. It consists of 25 bedrooms.
Role Overview:
As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you will ensure that the overnight care, safety and wellbeing of our residents are consistently delivered to the highest standards. You will be be able to lead the night shift as a senior and work together with another member of staff.
Shifts: 2-3 nights per week (Monday-Sunday)
Hours: 8:30pm - 8am
Please only apply if you do not require sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care: Assist with night time routines including toileting, washing, repositioning, continence care & responding promptly to call bells.
- Night checks: Carry out regular hourly checks on residents, ensuring their safety throughout the night.
- Mobility support: To support residents who have limited mobility, making use of aids and safe moving & handling practices.
- Medication: Safe and efficient administration and recording of medication. Ensuring medication is stored securely, in line with best practice regulations.
- Record Keeping: Update care notes accurately throughout the shift on PCS. This includes timely documentation of accidents/incidents/body maps
- Promoting a safe environment: Ensure health and safety regulations are followed and maintain security of the Home.
- Providing emotional support: Be a source of companionship to residents. Assist in giving mental and physical stimulation to residents by talking to them and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
- End of life care: To provide compassionate care for residents at the end of life, keeping the managers fully informed of changes.
- Training & Development: Undertake mandatory training to ensure you adhere to best practices in care delivery.
- Cleaning: To make and change beds, tidy rooms and do light cleaning, including the emptying and cleaning of commodes & support laundry as required.
- To follow approved hand-over procedures at end of each duty.
- To adhere to the policies of Home.
Role Requirements:
- Confident in the use of PCS (digital care record software)/willingness and ability to develop IT proficiency through training.
- Excellent & clear verbal communication when liaising with residents/families/team members/healthcare professionals.
- Evidence of continuous development in practice and mandatory training.
- The ability to build strong relationships with residents and team members.
- A compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
- Ability to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviour, emotional situations, accidents or emergencies.
- Strong leadership abilities, with experience of taking charge of the shift while working together with your colleagues.
- A thorough understanding of health and safety requirements and care regulations.
- Flexibility and reliability to work shifts on the weekends.
- Experience of maintaining high standards of care in practice.
- Understanding of the Health & Social Care Act (2008)
- Handling initial complaints and reporting to managers.
- Ability to cover staff sickness and ensure shifts are covered.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 1 year previous experience in a dementia care setting in a senior role
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Prior experience in a caregiving role
- Certification in health and social care is a plus
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Ongoing in-house training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities within our care home.
- Flexibility and special days off requests would be available
- Pension scheme and staff recognition.
If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of older adults and thrive in a night leadership role, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.80 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?
- Do you hold a NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 qualification? Please specify.
Experience:
- Senior care: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
