Senior Care Assistant

3 weeks ago

Inverness, United Kingdom Isobel Fraser Home Full time

**Job Summary**

Senior Care Assistant (Nightshift) Needed for a lovely care home in the crown area of Inverness. The post is full time - 36.00 hours per week.

Assess and review care needs of all residents of the Home using approved care planning systems taking into account the wishes of residents and AWI assessment where relevant.

Take a lead role for shifts as required. This involves having temporary charge of the Care Home, including being responsible for all staffing and operational matters during that period. Take action to cover unscheduled gaps in staffing rotas.

Review and propose amendments to risk assessments. Ensure prescribed medication is ordered and administer and record as required. Support social activities and outings to enhance the quality of life for residents. Enable residents to maintain contact with supportive networks to prevent as far as possible potentially isolating situations from developing. Provide empathetic and practical support to residents at times of loss. To ensure personal care tasks are implemented and appropriately recorded, either through own intervention or by Carers. This will include ensuring residents are comfortable, are able to eat and drink, are able to access and use toilets, are assisted with continence problems and are able to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance. Maintaining the dignity of residents is of paramount importance.

Ensure that Carers are aware of and understand care plans for residents, including any amendments that may be required. Ensure that best practice is followed in relation to infection control measures and in moving and handling of residents.

Contribute to the care of a deceased person, including performing last offices if required, and provide support to families and friends. Contribute to the planning, monitoring and recording of service delivery.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Eligible for registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a practitioner working in a care home for adults

Minimum of SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent (minimum required for registration with SSSC).

Knowledge of Health and Safety and other legislation relating to care e.g. Adults with Incapacity Act.

Committed to work in a person-centred way that promotes the quality of life and maximises independence for all residents. Sensitive to the needs of others. Able to relate to clients/residents and their carers and relatives. Skills to be able to assess residents and update care plans accordingly Trained and assessed in the administration of medicines.

Ability to act as shift leader, with temporary overall responsibility for the Care Home.

**Job Type / Category**

Full time - 36.00 per week

19:45pm - 08:00am

**Required Education, Skills and Qualifications**

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

**Salary**: From £14.13 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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