Night Care Assistant — Compassionate, Person-Centred Support

Gold Care Homes; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.32 Per Hour

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Job summary

Gold Care Homes invites applications for a care assistant at Charlton Park Care Home, near Greenwich. You will support residents with daily living and deliver high-quality personal care in a warm, safe environment.

Join a team that values compassion, training, and responsive support for residents. A commitment to professional development and excellent patient care is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in elder care or nursing home environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high levels of personal and psychological care.
• Strong communication and cooperation within a care team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care by assisting residents with daily living activities.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff under supervision of senior staff.
• Answer Nurse Call system, greet visitors, take messages promptly.
• Report residents' wellbeing and liaise with GPs and support managers.
• Carry out regular checks on residents as directed by senior staff.
• Provide personal care (medication assistance, toileting, bathing) and document appropriately.
• Complete handover and keyworker records within required timeframes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Person-centered

Job description

Gold Care Homes invites applications for a care assistant at Charlton Park Care Home, near Greenwich. You will support residents with daily living and deliver high-quality personal care in a warm, safe environment.

Join a team that values compassion, training, and responsive support for residents. A commitment to professional development and excellent patient care is essential for this role.