Job Description

Are you a caring individual wanting to work with the Elderly? St Gregory's House has an opening for a full-time night carer, to come and join the team at this family run home. We provide Residential and Nursing Care to 28 indivudals and are looking for that special person to come and join the Night Team in this well established Home.

Full Time - 48 Hrs a wk (4 nights) , job share considered

Weekday Nights.

JOB SUMMARY

To ensure that residents receive a high standard of care and comfort within the Home; aimed at creating a supportive, homely atmosphere where residents can achieve maximum independence.

KEY TASKS

When On Duty as a Care Assistant

Under the direction and with the support of the Deputy Manager or Senior Carer, to attend to the social needs of the residents. These will include:

Talking with residents

Helping residents maintain contacts with family and friends

Assisting residents with shopping and recreation.

Under the direction and with the support of the Deputy Manager or Senior Carer, to attend to the physical needs of the residents, at a level determined by each individual's physical and mental abilities, and work within the requirements of the care principles discussed and acknowledged at induction. These will include:

Dressing

Washing

Feeding

Bathing

Toileting

Exercising

Promoting Continence

Assisting into/out of bed

Sluicing soiled linen/clothing

Assisting tidying rooms

Serving meals and drinks

Under the direction and with the support of the Deputy Manager or Senior Carer; carry out other duties which may include:

Participation in Reviews

Answer Call Alarms

Report defects and accidents

Attend staff meetings

Attend training lectures/forums when required

CRITICAL FACTORS

Relationships and communication with residents.

The ability to recognise and communicate any alteration in the residents well being.

The ability to recognise Health and Safety issues, concerning "you" the carer and communicate any issues that may arise back to St. Gregory's House Ltd. Any problems regarding "Health and Safety" please contact St. Gregory's House Ltd's office.

Be empathetic towards the residents in respect of their care requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

It is required that Care Assistants are trained to NVQ in Care/Health & Social Care at Level 2 standard or hold similar equivalent qualification. For those who do not yet have NVQ in Care/Social Care at Level 2 or equivalent then a willingness to work towards such a standard is required.

Ability to carry out manual transference correctly is essential. Training is an integral part of the role of a "Care Assistant" and St. Gregory's House Ltd. expects all training forums and training sessions to be attended.

Benefits

Company pension scheme.

Flexible Working Options Available:

Job share
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person