Health Care Assistant Nights

Abbeyhealthcare; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Abbeyhealthcare in Wolverhampton is seeking a Health Care Assistant for night shifts to provide compassionate support to residents and promote their wellbeing. The role requires assisting with daily activities, personal care and meals while maintaining dignity and privacy under the care plan guidelines.

Night duties involve wakeful support, monitoring residents’ conditions, and documenting important information in records. A positive attitude and reliability are essential for the care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Care Sector preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 desirable.
• Interest in caring for the service users.

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide care for residents meeting individual needs.
• Promote independence and assist with daily care tasks.
• Read and follow care plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Record daily notes, fluid intake, turns and significant events.
• Support residents during meals, hygiene and personal care.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition.

Skills

Care sector experience

Willingness to learn

Interest in caring for residents

Education

NVQ level 2 desirable

Job description

# Health Care Assistant Nights£12.71 per hour Wolverhampton, WV6 Full timeOpen until 27 April 2027## About this role### Job Description### We are not offering Sponsorship or VisaJob Purpose: To provide care for the service users respective of their individual needs andin a manner to enhance their quality of life Knowledge,Skills, Abilities&### Qualifications Experience of working in the Care Sector preferred NVQ level 2 desirable An interest in caring for the service user group### Principal Responsibilities 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 normallyundertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence whereverpossible. 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/ changingposition, 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 belongingso Bed making - empty and occupied.o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene anddressing needs.o Personal hygiene - Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nailso Care of skin and pressure areaso Assist with toilet requirementso Escorting residentso Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose needrequires ito Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance chartso 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 To be a valued member of the Key worker scheme To promote and market the home To read, understand and abide by all company policies and procedures To Attend meetings as required### Night DutyThis is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.### Benefits### Company pension### Free parking### On-site parking### Language### English (required)### Work authorisation### United Kingdom (required)### Location### Wolverhampton WV6 9BN (required)### Work Location: In person