Night Care Assistant

**Responsible to**:Home Manager

**Benefits**:

- A high emphasis is placed on training, with a variety of methods available; in house lectures and tutorials, e-learning and professional external training, as required, including progression through the QCF qualifications, as applicable

**Role**:

- To be part of the team and to share with other staff in meeting the needs of the Residents in such a way that shows respect and upholds the dignity of the Individual. All actions should be aimed at promoting independence and self - sufficiency
- To help to maintain the care and presentation of the Residents physical environment and the general day to day activities of the Home

**Responsibilities**:

- To assist or carry out the care required for personal care; washing, bathing, dressing, undressing, toileting and use of incontinence aids, in line with the Individuals Care Plans
- To assist Residents who have mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including; incontinence, sensory impairment and memory disorders
- To help care for the Residents who are in the final stages of life
- To help with the promotion of mental and physical activities of the Residents, through conversation, walks and participating in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation, particularly at weekends when the Activity Co - Ordinator is not present
- To maintain a high standard of care within the Residents living space
- To take dirty laundry to the laundry at the end of each shift
- To set tables and trays for meal times; to assist with the service of meals and beverages. Designated Care Assistant to feed the Residents who require feeding or assist those who need help
- To assist in the preparation of breakfast and snacks as required, to leave the kitchen clean and tidy ready for the next shift. To clear, tidy and vacuum the Dining Rooms after every meal
- To promptly answer all call/emergency bells.
- To read and write daily/nightly reports, at any time within the shift period, ensuring the correct time of entry on each report

**Any such other duties as may be required.**

Please call HR if you have any questions.

*Start date ASAP*

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £9.90 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Narberth, SA67 7ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location