Night Time Care Assistant - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Parkside Care Limited

Parkside Care Limited

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a caring person to join the night shift care team at The Chesters Care Home in Low Fell, Gateshead, where we support up to 33 older people with residential and dementia care needs.

We want someone who is committed to providing high quality, person centred care and making The Chesters a 'home from home' for our residents.

Responsible to:
Home Manager, Deputy Manager, Night Shift Team Leader

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required with personal care including washing, continence, dressing, undressing and any other night time needs.
Provide for people's care needs with compassion and understanding ensuring that clients retain their dignity and comfort at all times.
Perform night checks and assist clients during the night as directed by senior staff
Observe care planning needs for Clients and complete electronic and written records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
Answer the Nurse Call System, giving assistance as required.

Benefits

Company pension scheme
Snacks and refreshments while on shift
Uniform provided
DBS cost paid by company
Onsite car parking

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
Diploma Level 2 in Health and social care or above (preferred but not necessary)
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and work colleagues
Satisfactory DBS Check and two references
Experience of working with the elderly

Hours:
Night shifts are 8pm to 8am.

The role is full time across three night shifts on a rolling rota across the week (33 or 44 hours per week).

Some additional shifts will be required from time to time to cover sickness and holidays.

Location:
The Chesters Care Home, 418 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5AJ,

Telephone Number:
Please call the home manager if you would like to discuss this position further.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£10.90 per hour

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