Night Care Assistant

Westward Care

  • Leeds
  • £12.43 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
Night Care AssistantWe are looking for dedicated Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care home.Additional Information:Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidaysRequired to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.Flexibility due to 24/7 service operationJob description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder.What we offerEmployee Development programmeCareer progression opportunitiesFree parkingReferral BonusEmployee of the MonthFree UniformCompany Pension SchemeCompetitive Hourly rateAbout the roleMAIN DUTIES:Main DutiesSupport independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals.Deliver care in accordance with individual care plansSupport residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activitiesComplete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescalesMaintain confidentialityAttend team and individual meetings as requiredWork effectively with team members to deliver customer careShare knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experienceCommitted to professional developmentEncourage challenge of harassment or discriminationAbout the companyWe are one of Leeds' most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.Required Criteria
  • Previous experience of working with people in a residential care home
  • Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults
  • Able to record resident information and update records
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Willing to undertake any training/qualifications required to support the Care Assistant role
Desired Criteria
  • Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home
  • Experience of supporting people with End of Life care
  • Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.
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