Job Description

Only experienced applicants need apply.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Registered Manager & Senior Care

Salary - 13.28 per hour

Working Hours - Minimum 30 per week - Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

A residential dementia care home in the centre of Coventry is looking to hire a Night Care Assistant.

Applicant must have a genuine interest in working within a caring environment, with the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team. Willingness to undertake relevant training and subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Role:

1. Carry out regular checks around the Home at intervals.

2. Carry out regular checks on the building with special reference to fire protection.

3. Answer emergency bells, assess the situation, deal with the client seeking help or call upon the Duty Person if required.

4. Assist clients who need help with personal care, reassurance or comfort.

5. Administering medication (after 9.30pm)

6. Operate equipment to suit the Residents requirements relating to the moving & handling policy.

7. Assist clients preparing for bed and waking in the morning as required.

8. Assist clients who need help with washing, dressing, undressing, bathing and toileting.

9. Help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the care and making the best use of aids and personal equipment, providing comfort with dignity.

10. In the time between attending to clients, undertake domestic duties primarily in the fields of laundry and ironing, or cleaning as directed.

11. Read and write reports in Residents case notes.

12. Take part in staff and client meetings and also in training activities as required.

13. Administer medication as listed in residents' records using Care Quality Pharmacy medication blister packs and policies and procedures in place. To take full responsibility for this if appointed "person in charge" as above.

14. Care for residents' who are temporarily unwell.

15. Help care for residents' who are dying.

16. Observe the Home's Health and Safety Policy at all times.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder is required to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor/Manager from time to time

Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 13.28 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.28 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Night shift
Work Location: In person