We are a residential care home based in Horndean, currently seeking a dedicated night carer to join our team.
Weekend night shifts run from either 7pm to 7am or 8:00pm to 8:00am, and we are ideally looking to fill two separate roles:
* Wake night shift
* Sleep-in night shift
Prior experience working night shifts in a small to medium-sized care home setting is preferred.
Our clients are elderly and have memory problems and we have two cats, whom they adore.
NVQ level 2 or 3 is preferred but training will be given. Several of our staff have started apprenticeships for level 3 & 4 this year. We currently do online and face to face training during the year.
Duties
* Provide a caring and welcoming face to our residents and enjoy making them feel safe at night, knowing who's looking after them.
* Monitor and report any changes in the residents' health and well being and be experienced in dealing with night time emergencies and phone calls to 111.
* Monitor and report any changes in the residents' health and well being to the shift leader, the following morning.
* Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals, following in-house training
* Provide personal care and assistance to our residents
* Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
If you enjoy helping others and making a difference in people's lives, please contact us for more information. If you wish to obtain more qualifications and move into a team leader/senior carer, we can support you to make this move.
Please note that we are unable to support visa sponsorships or offer accommodation with this role.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Store discount
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person