Senior Care Assistant - Nights

The Cinnamon Care Collection ,
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Senior Night Carers £9.98 per hour plus benefits Paid breaks, DBS & uniform 36 hrs pw The Lodge at Burcot Grange is a luxury 54 bedded residential/dementia home. We are currently recruiting for Senior Night Carers to join our Team. We offer full support and training and encourage career development. As a Senior Night Care Assistant, you will be in charge of and work with the night team to assist our residents so their care and support needs are met during the night. This involves carrying out personal care and meeting each person's physical, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as promoting our resident's independence, choice and control. In addition to this you will delegate tasks and responsibilities to the team on shift, making sure all residents' needs and wishes are met. You will carry out detailed handover's to ensure all care plan and other documentation is completed and to a high standard. You will carry out care plan reviews and other audits when required, conduct direct observations of the night staff team members and be responsible for administering, ordering and returning medication. You will need 2 years' previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia - previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable. You will hold or be working towards your NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.