Senior Night Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


GrangeoverSands, Cumbria, United Kingdom The Old Vicarage Full time

Job Title:
Senior Night Care Assistant

Responsibilities of Night Senior Care Assistant


The senior night care assistant coordinates with the management team and day senior care assistants to ensure residents receive the best possible care.

They ensure that the night care assistants attend training, have the appropriate skills to do their job and supports the night care assistants where appropriate

The role of the senior care assistant is crucial in maintaining the standards of The Old Vicarage.

The Care Management team sets the direction, focus and attitude of the care home, the culture of how the care home is run cascades down from them.

With the assistance, help and support of the senior care assistants it will be become part of the care culture.

The senior care assistants see the residents on a daily basis, they deal with health care professionals and families, the general care staff look to the senior care assistants for guidance on how to treat residents.

The senior care assistants are the people that staff will go to when there is an issue that needs to be understood and possibly fixed.

They are the backbone of the care home.

Night care assistants do not see the residents at their full potential. Residents may be tired, exhausted and confused in the morning and evening.

However, night care assistants are crucial in ensuring that residents care is maintained.

A resident who is distressed, or confused at night may be at their most vulnerable and without high quality care and attention, they will be exhausted during the day.

They will have no quality of life.

Night care assistants see a side of residents that few health care professionals see. They have an incredibly important role in ensuring that the health of residents does not decline. The more vulnerable a resident is, the more important the night care assistant's role is.

Organising

  • Oversee Night Staff and make sure night staff cover absences / annual leave
  • Monitor staff breaks to make sure that the relevant amount of time is taken.
  • Have knowledge of heating, water & electricity controls.
  • Help organise activities & outings for residents.
  • Be responsible for care of clients with dementia.
  • Make sure all appropriate cleaning is done during the night shift.
  • Attends senior care assistant meetings.

Care of Residents

  • Ensure that staff clean, wash & take care of resident's personal hygiene.
  • Ensure staff treat residents with respect and dignity.
  • Check all residents to see that their needs are being met.
  • Observe & ensure care staff assist residents using straps, hoist, Zimmer frames and use correct lifting techniques.
  • Distribute medicines correctly & monitors skills of night care staff who also distribute medicines.
  • Help care staff if sickness reduces staff numbers
  • To be on call 2 days each week

Training

  • Undertake training for senior staff as & when required.
  • Assist in the training & induction of new staff

On call structure
On call 2 days per week


The on-call staff member must be close enough to return to work within 45 minutes of being contacted and must be in a fit state to provide appropriate assistance.

On call from 07:00 - 07:00 the following day

On call staff are the member of staff of last resort if no one can be found for a day or night shift during the on-call period

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £11.89 per hour

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Experience:

- providing care: 2 years (preferred)

- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
Senior Night Care Assistant
  • Night Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom The Old Vicarage Care Home Full time

    Night time care assistants are responsible for:Preparing breakfast and distributing it to clients Cleaning The Old Vicarage Checking residents on a regular basis Washing and ironing linen Checking the building is locked and all windows are closed Attending staff meetings when they are held Attending specified training sessionsNight care assistants do not see...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Care Match UK Full time

    A 19-bed residential home is looking for a dedicated and experienced, empathetic, and friendly Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join their team.About the benefits of the role:Competitive pay starts at £11.80 an hour on weekdays and £12.05 on weekends. Increment of £0.10 for NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care Increment of £0.15 for NVQ Level 3 in...

  • Night Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom The Old Vicarage Full time

    Job Title: Night Care Assistant Night time care assistants are responsible for:Preparing breakfast and distributing it to clientsCleaning The Old VicarageChecking residents on a regular basisWashing and ironing linenCompleting night report before going off dutyChecking the building is locked and all windows are closedAttending staff meetings when they are...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Brancaster Care Full time

    Care Assistant (Full Time, Part Time) required to undertake all personal care for a group of residents with physical frailty, dementia and social needs. At Brancaster Care Ltd we offer some of the highest quality care and support services for people throughout the UK. Our mission is to inspire great care and positive wellbeing at every stage of our...


  • Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Wolf Healthcare Full time

    Waking Night Care AssistantBase Location:Grange Ove SandsPermanent Contracts :Full time 44 hours, Part time 33 or 22 hoursPay: £ £11.65MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK ANY DAY / ALTERNATIVE WEEKENDSBenefits of a Waking Night Care Assistant Employee discount scheme Full Training Provided with Qualification's Company pension Refer a Friend programme Holiday Pay DBS...


  • Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Wolf Healthcare Full time

    Senior Care AssistantBase Location:Grange-Over-SandsPermanent Contracts:Full time 44 hours or part time 33 or 22 hoursPay: £ £12.45 per hour or £ £28486 per yearMUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK ANY DAY / ALTERNATIVE WEEKENDSBenefits of a Senior Care Assistant in Grange-Over-Sands Employee discount scheme Full Training Provided with Qualification's Company...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom The Old Vicarage Full time

    If you enjoy good company and you are kind and compassionate about caring for others, we would love to hear from you. No day or night is ever the same here, and we pride ourselves on offering quality care and, above all creating lots of smiles. One minute you can be providing personal care and the next you can be engaging in reminiscing sessions with our...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom The Old Vicarage Full time

    Job Overview:Duties: Develop and implement individual care plans for residents Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding Supervise and support junior care staff Drive resident wellbeing through engaging activities and social interactionRequirements: Proven...

  • Health Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Valland Personnel LTD Full time

    We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant in Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, who is hard working, honest and extremely compassionate.£11/h, Weekly paymentSelf EmployedWe don't offer sponsorship VISANew Carer credentials: Full registration must be completed prior being placed Proof of right to work in the UK Happy to work self employedWe are unable to provide...


  • Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Bonne Recruitment Full time

    About usBonne Recruitment is a small business in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. We are professional and agile.Our work environment includes: Modern office setting Growth opportunitiesThis role is ideal for Care / Support Workers who are looking for new opportunities, working up to full time hours on a flexible basis. You choose what days you are available to...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    Company DescriptionWould you like to work for a company that cares for you as much as it cares for its clients?Our team is made up of truly lovely people with one goal in mind. To keep our clients happy and as independent as possible in their own homes. We are a family run business that feels like one big family We are different from other care companies as...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    Company DescriptionDo you want to give back to your local community, by providing OUTSTANDING care to individuals who need extra support to stay at home where they feel the most comfortable?Home Instead knows that you are not "just a carer" and we value what you do. We are looking for reliable and compassionate people to join our growing team.As a Care...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    Company Description Do you want to feel valued, rewarded and supported doing a job you'll love for amazing pay and benefits?**- Are you at the stage in your life where you would like a better work life balance and want to work less hours whilst doing a rewarding role? __Work__ __with us__ __from just 9 hours a week_Why not join our _5 Star rated and CQC...

  • Night Porter

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom The Grange Hotel Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a dedicated Porter to join our team. The Porter will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and appearance in a professional setting, ensuring a welcoming environment for all guests.Duties: Clean and maintain designated areas following established cleaning procedures Empty trash receptacles and ensure proper disposal of waste...

  • Care Professional

    2 weeks ago


    Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom St John's Staff Hire Full time

    Looking for a caring and meaningful career? We're searching for compassionate individuals like you to join Home Instead South Lakes' dedicated team of Care Professionals. We believe that the most important qualities in a Care Professional are genuine compassion, a friendly nature, and a strong desire to help others. We are looking to recruit throughout the...


  • Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Bupa Dental Care Full time

    Dental Nurse Position at Bupa Dental Care private Grange-over-Sands -£1000 Joining Bonus £1000 Joining Bonus £14 depending on experience. Grange-over-sands is a fully private practice that offers sedation, implants & Invisalign. If you are a qualified nurse that is keen to progress into implants or sedation, we will sponsor and support you...


  • Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Care Navigators (Afc B4) to join the core team of the Grange and Lakes Integrated Community Care (ICC) Case Management Team.The Care Navigators will work flexibly for 37.5 hours per week based within Grange Health Centre and other GP Practices within the ICC and expected to travel across all areas to meet the needs...


  • Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Seaview Lodge Residential Care Home Full time

    RESPONSIBILITIES:To organise all social activities / diversional therapy within the home, considering residents' particular likes and dislikes as appropriate.To liaise with care staff regarding the care of residents' and particular activities that may be beneficial and stimulating.To liaise with care staff regarding special individual requirements, such as...


  • Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Holker Estate Holiday Parks Full time

    We currently require a part time seasonal receptionist/administrative assistant/shop assistant.(March 2023 to November 2023) for Old Park Wood Holiday Park, Cark-in-Cartmel.You will be required to work 24 hours per week, which will include weekend work and bank holidays.Ideally you will possess sound administrative and organisational skills, have a good...


  • Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, United Kingdom Westmorland & Furness Council Full time

    Job profile- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.Job details:Job referenceREQDate posted04/01/2024Application closing dateLocationGRANGE OVER SANDSSalary£ £16.46PackageContractual hoursBasisPart timeAttachmentsSupport Worker Vacancies - Bridge...