Night Care Assistant Southampton, England
Job description
Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice
Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning.
Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, bath and use the toilet.
Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
Administer medication (once trained) as required.
Assist in the care of residents who are unwell or dying.
Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by the Registered Manager and with due regard to residents’ privacy and dignity.
Monitor the needs of the residents, informing a senior member of staff on duty or on-call of any emergency situation or concern about their well being.
Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors.
Prepare vegetables for the following days meals.
Clean Kitchen.
Clean all hoists, slings & Wheel chairs.
Be aware of residents whereabouts if absent from their bedroom.
Carry out regular checks on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Registered Manager. Ensure that the Home is secure, all fire doors closed and external doors and windows locked and machinery switched off.
Make and change beds, tidy rooms, do cleaning and empty commodes.
Inspect and mend residents’ clothes where necessary.
Finish any laundry left from the day and carry out night laundry & ironing.
Tidy up lounges, dining room, communal areas, reception foyer, bathrooms, bathrooms, toilets & corridors as required.
Clean all lounge & dining rooms chairs.
Lay trays and tables in dining room in preparation for breakfast.
Prepare drinks, snacks, early breakfasts and make early morning tea for the residents as required.
Receive, record and communicate information and messages in accordance with the Home’s procedures
Maintain all residents’ records and give and receive written / verbal reports, whilst ensuring confidentiality
Take part in staff and residents meetings and also in training activities as required.
Attend and participate in regular formal supervision and appraisal sessions
Be aware of and adhere to policies and procedures.
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-36 per week
Salary: £10.75-£10.92 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
To ensure we keep our staff and residents safe, PPE is to be worn at all times.
Application question(s):
- Do you have any qualifications in care?
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
