Night Care Assistant Hitchin, England
Job description
Purpose: To be the appointed “person in charge” in the absence of senior staff. To carry out, night time care and domestic duties.
Main Responsibilities:
a. To have a working knowledge of the homes Health and Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
b. To assist clients in preparing for bed, offering reassurance and comfort.
c. To carry out regular checks on clients throughout the night (where instructed) taking into account the clients privacy.
d. To carry out regular security and fire protection checks.
e. To assist clients with getting out of bed, washing and dressing (if necessary).
f. To have a working knowledge of the homes policies and procedures in respect to your job.
g. To care for the dying.
h. To assist clients with personal care which includes: using the bath, bed bath or shower: foot and nail care: shampooing hair: helping a client shave: combing or brushing hair: mouth care: denture care: helping the client use a bedpan: helping the client use a urinal: helping a client using the toilet or a portable commode: making and changing beds:
i. Helping the client with physical and mental activity, this could involve talking to them, reading to them, writing on their behalf, assisting with their hobbies and recreation activities.
j. Assist with serving meals and other domestic duties you are qualified and assigned to undertake.
k. Be on standby to answer emergency bell calls, answer the telephone and door.
l. Ensuring care notes and any other form of written report that affects your work are read and kept up to date.
m. Take part in staff meetings and training activities as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hitchin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Night Carer
