Night Care Assistant

Westward Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in Leeds is seeking passionate Care Assistants to provide exceptional support to older residents. Your role will involve assisting with personal care, fostering emotional wellbeing, and ensuring the dignity of residents. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in residential care and a caring nature. This position offers competitive hourly rates and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Employee Development programme

Free parking

Referral Bonus

Company Pension Scheme

Competitive Hourly rate

Free Uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a residential care home is essential.
• Ability to record resident information accurately.
• Willingness to undertake training required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
• Deliver care according to individual care plans.
• Encourage participation in leisure activities for residents.
• Complete paperwork accurately and attend meetings as required.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Knowledge of electronic care planning systems

Experience with End of Life care

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

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We 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 holidays

Required to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.

Flexibility due to 24/7 service operation

Job description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder.

What we offer

Employee Development programme

Career progression opportunities

Free parking

Referral Bonus

Employee of the Month

Free Uniform

Company Pension Scheme

Competitive Hourly rate

About The Role

MAIN DUTIES:

Main Duties

Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals.

Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans

Support residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activities

Complete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescales

Maintain confidentiality

Attend team and individual meetings as required

Work effectively with team members to deliver customer care

Share knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experience

Committed to professional development

Encourage challenge of harassment or discrimination

Skills Needed

About The Company

Passionate about making a difference

Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition – to deliver the very best care and support. It’s our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we’re always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.

Company Culture

Quality. We aim high when it comes to our care and our facilities. We settle for nothing short of excellence.

Respect. We give all our residents the freedom to live a full and active life, respecting their privacy and dignity, giving them the support they need to control their own lives.

Integrity. We take pride in our openness and honesty, keeping the promises we make to our residents and to each other – building confidence and trust.

Service. Customer Service defines everything about our approach to care and support. We always go the extra mile for our residents and their families.

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.

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