Job Description
Experienced Night Senior Carer needed at medium sized care home in Leigh on Sea. We are close to Chalkwell station ( 5 min walk).Full time 33/44 hrs a week nights).
Shift starts at 8.00 pm till 7 am. Preferable with experience and NVQ Level 3 or willing to do one and have all up to date certificates and DBS on update system.
We are looking for someone who has compassion, patience and enjoys working with the elderly who are living with dementia. You will be leading the team of 2 staff and working together with other seniors and management in resident's best interest and their well-being.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SENIOR
Responsible to Management.
Purpose of Position
As night senior care assistant the role is to support the person in charge and his or her assistant in all aspects of the home's management, including taking temporary complete charge during the absence of the person in charge and his or her assistant.
To help train junior members of staff in all aspects of their work in the home.
Principal Responsibilities
Help to ensure that all junior and domestic staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
Assist care users who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet. Assist a senior member of staff who has been assessed as competent with medication administration.
Help care users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
Make and change beds; tidy rooms and do night cleaning of the home.
Work inline with G.Ps, district nurse and other agencies.
Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone.
Read and write reports in case notes
Take part in staff meetings and also in training activities as directed.
Carry out other reasonable duties as may be required.
Job Types: Full-time
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Experience:
* providing care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person