Healthcare Assistant - Nights

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced night-time care assistant to join a friendly team delivering high-quality care to elderly residents. This role requires flexible shifts from 21:00 to 07:00 and pays £12.75 per hour. Ideal candidates will have an Enhanced DBS Certificate and a minimum of 3 months UK-based care experience.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Certificate dated within the past 12 months.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates.
• Referenceable work history with at least 3 months of UK-based care experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care to residents.
• Assisting residents with mobility.
• Undertaking frequent observation checks during the night.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Observation skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Are you a night owl with a passion for care? We have flexible night shifts available, offering weekly pay for the hours you work. As an experienced night-time care assistant, you will work alongside an friendly and experienced team to deliver the very best care. The elderly residents are living with various age-related illnesses, with the home predominately providing care to those living with various levels of Dementia.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care to residents.
• Assisting residents with mobility (including use of Hoists).
• Undertaking frequent observation checks throughout the night and recording them correctly.
• Repositioning residents as required by their care plans.
• Responding promptly and professionally to residents’ needs throughout the night.
• Undertaking domestic duties as required.
• Ensuring that health and safety procedures are always followed.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate dated within the past 12 months or registered on the Update Service.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates.
• Full up-to-date CV.
• A referenceable work history with at least 3 months of UK-based care experience within a care or nursing home.

Additional information

• Please note that we do not offer sponsorships.
• This role offers ongoing opportunities for the right candidate.
• You will be working from 21:00 to 07:00 on night shift, required from Monday through to Sunday.
• You will be paid £12.75 per hour.