Night Care Assistant
Posted on Oct 2, 2024 by CV-Library
Coventry, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£12.5 - £12.5 Hourly
Full-Time
PURPOSE OF POSITION
* To provide or assist in wakeful night duty cover in the Home.
* To undertake certain domestic duties which can be performed during the night hours.
* To be appointed “person in charge” in the absence of Senior staff.
* To share with other staff in meeting the individual care needs of each resident in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
* To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the Residents under your care, to the appropriate level.
* To operate emergency cover procedures when necessary.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
17. 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
* To provide or assist in wakeful night duty cover in the Home.
* To undertake certain domestic duties which can be performed during the night hours.
* To be appointed “person in charge” in the absence of Senior staff.
* To share with other staff in meeting the individual care needs of each resident in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
* To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the Residents under your care, to the appropriate level.
* To operate emergency cover procedures when necessary.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
17. 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
Reference: 222417463
https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/95720300
Night Care Assistant
Posted on Oct 2, 2024 by CV-Library
Coventry, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£12.5 - £12.5 Hourly
Full-Time
PURPOSE OF POSITION
* To provide or assist in wakeful night duty cover in the Home.
* To undertake certain domestic duties which can be performed during the night hours.
* To be appointed “person in charge” in the absence of Senior staff.
* To share with other staff in meeting the individual care needs of each resident in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
* To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the Residents under your care, to the appropriate level.
* To operate emergency cover procedures when necessary.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
17. 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
* To provide or assist in wakeful night duty cover in the Home.
* To undertake certain domestic duties which can be performed during the night hours.
* To be appointed “person in charge” in the absence of Senior staff.
* To share with other staff in meeting the individual care needs of each resident in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
* To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the Residents under your care, to the appropriate level.
* To operate emergency cover procedures when necessary.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
17. 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
Reference: 222417463
Share this job:
Alert me to jobs like this:
Amplify your job search:
Expert career advice
Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.
Visit Blog