Night Care Assistant

Herts Good Care ,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: From £8.80 to £9.20 per hour

Overview

Herts Good Care is a non-profit company, supporting adult care providers across Hertfordshire to fill their permanent positions. We are currently working with The Lodge Care Home to find a Night Care Assistant to join their team. Job Shift: Nights, Evenings and Weekends Location: Hemel Hempstead Type of Provider: Care Home (Residential) Assisting older adults living with Dementia Salary: £8.80 week days and £9.20 weekends Per Hour Hours of Work: 36 - 3 night shifts per week Driving Required: Yes Contract Type: Full Time Contract About the company Our 45 bedded care home is a tastefully converted and extended Victorian house situated close to the centre of Hemel Hempstead. The home offers the very best that contemporary care homes have to offer, coupled with a warm and caring atmosphere. The home provides care for elderly residents & offers several types of stay depending on the level of support required - from long-term residential care to short stay and respite breaks. The home offers a safe comfortable environment for residential clients and for older people who may be living with the early stages of a dementia. The home is accredited with Hertfordshire County Council for their high standards in dementia care. Why should I apply for the role of Care Assistant with this company? We can offer what many care professionals dream of; an opportunity to build a life-long career where your success is our success. Each of our homes offer free parking, free uniform and enrolment to the workplace pension provided by NEST. We can offer varied shifts patterns and competitive pay rates. What does the role of Care Assistant involve? Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: To ensure the home is safe and secure throughout the night. Support residents with all aspects of personal care, whilst promoting and maintaining independence. To ensure that all night documentation is completed and signed for. Please Note: this is a waking duty. You are expected to perform either care duties or assist with cleaning duties throughout the duration of the entire night shift. What makes the perfect Care Assistant? Desirable attributes: Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally. A pro-active individual who is able to work within a team. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Interest in development and learning new skills. If you are interested in this position please apply today and we will call you within the next couple of days. If this is not the right job for you, we have over 200 positions which you can search and apply by visiting www.hertsgoodcare.com. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89767597