Care Assistant Day & Night Shifts

We require Health Care Assistants for Primrose Hill Care Home

(we are not offering sponsorship or visa)

Full time for day and night shifts

If you are in or considering a career in social care , please come and join out dedicated motivated established team

• To understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs.
• To understand the effect on care on residents and families.
• To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence wherever possible.
• To participate in activities
• To care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence  To read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• To complete and record documentation as required, to include, food/fluid intake/ changing position, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality
• To understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) – England and Adults with capacity – Scotland.
• Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken: – o Care of clothes and personal belongings o Bed making – empty and occupied.

o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.

o Personal hygiene – Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails o Care of skin and pressure areas o Assist with toilet requirements o Escorting residents

o Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need requires it

o Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts o Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.

o Be aware, understand individual care plans.

• Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policy
• To report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors

To complete e learning and mandatory training, and other training as required  To answer call bells and give assistance as required

Full or Part-time hours: 11-44 per week

DAY 08.00-20.00 SHIFTS VARIABLE TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS AND WILL INCLUDE ALTERNATE WEEKENDS FOR FULL TIME HOURS. BANK HOLIDAYS ALSO FORM PART OF THE ROSTERED SHIFT PATTERN. CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING THR VARYING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CLIENTS WITHIN THE HOME

NIGHT SHIFT 20.00 TO 08.00

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: £12.29 per hour

Expected hours: 11 – 44 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person