Night Care Assistant - Dignity & Elders' Comfort

Greensleeves Care; Alton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (FTE)

Overtime incentive scheme

Company pension (employers contrib. up

Death in service 2x salary

Length of Service Awards 5,10,20,30,40

Hapi app lifestyle benefits

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a Friend up to £300

Free learning and development (RQF)

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is recruiting a dedicated Care Assistant (Nights) to support residents across our care homes in England. You will help with night-time routines, assist with mobility, personal care and maintaining residents' rights to independence, privacy and dignity.

You will work within a team that values respect, openness and responsibility, ensuring compassionate, person-centred care at all times. Experience of working with elders is desirable, as is a QCF Level 2 in care.

Qualifications

• An understanding of the needs of residents.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• QCF diploma in care level 2 or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience of providing care is desirable.
• Experience of working with elders is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy and dignity and choice
• Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

Skills

Understanding residents' needs

Confidentiality

Experience of providing care

Experience of working with elders

Education

QCF diploma in care level 2 (Desirable)

Job description

Greensleeves Care is recruiting a dedicated Care Assistant (Nights) to support residents across our care homes in England. You will help with night-time routines, assist with mobility, personal care and maintaining residents' rights to independence, privacy and dignity.

You will work within a team that values respect, openness and responsibility, ensuring compassionate, person-centred care at all times. Experience of working with elders is desirable, as is a QCF Level 2 in care.