Care Assistant (Night Duty)

As a Carer on Night Duty we have the availability of either 2 or 3 nights per week. The night shift hours are from 9.00 pm - 8.00 am. Weekend working would be on a rota basis. There will also be the option to pick up extra shifts to cover for holidays., To attend to the physical, emotional and social needs of residents under direction of the Care leader and as laid down by the Registered Manager.
To promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment for the resident, within a policy of managed risk taking.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• All aspects of physical care, working as part of a team but capable of working unsupervised.


• Act as key carer to residents, ensuring their needs are met. To contribute to a separate file record for each resident and to participate in the formulation and implementation of individual care plans.

The Carer is accountable to the Team Leader.

• Observe residents wishes with regard to pattern of daily living. Organise and participate in activities and outings involving residents in planning where possible.


• Act as escort where necessary.


• Understand responsibilities in relation to health & safety, food hygiene, fire precautions and emergency procedures, infection control and emergency first aid.


• To undertake training as provided.


• Attend staff meetings, support colleagues, work as part of a team for the benefit and well-being of the home and residents.


• Other tasks within the scope of the post as requested by the Registered Manager.


PERSONAL DUTIES

• To assist/encourage residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and the toilet, cleaning bath when finished


• To assist/encourage residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including continence, and to help/encourage in the use of and care aids and personal equipment.


• To help care for residents who are palliative care.


• To make beds, tidy rooms and to do light cleaning, empty and clean commodes after use.


• To attend to personal laundry with buttons replacing and minor repairs


• To set up tables and trays, serve meals, assist in the feeding of residents, preparation of light snacks. Wash up and leave the dining areas clean and tidy.


• Ensure that residents have ample food and fluid intake recording if necessary as per care plan.


• To answer promptly call bells and welcome visitors


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Home.

• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults, and to follow the Company's Whistle Blowing policy as required.


• Participation in staff meetings.


• Participation in training activities.


• Participation in staff supervision and personal development plans.


• Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older adults.


• All duties must be carried out to comply with company policies and procedures.


• Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements.


• Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations.


• Nationally and locally agreed codes of good practice.


• Fire precautions.


• Equal opportunity and the Company's anti-discriminatory policy.
  
  An SVQ level 2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care would be an advantage but not essential as a full training package will be offered to successful applicants, furthermore we will encourage your development and progression within the Company.

There will be a requirement for all employees to have an Enhanced Disclosure/PVG and Carers must register with the Scottish Social Services Council.