Care Assistant Nights
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Job Location:
Northumberland - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for new Care Assistants to join our team who are available for night shifts of nine hours (typically 8pm-8am) to provide support at our clients homes. These visits will be with the same client to support their independence at home supporting them to feel secure and remain dignified in their later years.
The support you will provide may include:
- Companionship social support and reassurance. Chatting to clients about their day their experiences and their interests.
- Help with food preparation and medication administration if required. Helping ensure the client remains nourished hydrated and on top of their medication.
- Mobility support to ensure they move safely around their home.
- Continence and personal hygiene support to help them remain comfortable and well promoting skin integrity.
Qualifications :
There arent any qualifications required to become a Care Assistant though for night workers a years experience in care is preferred.
Must have a means of transport as clients are cared for in their own homes and can live in remote areas.
Additional Information :
If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions we would love to hear from you.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
Pay rate is 13.30 per hour working 12 hour shifts overnight.
This will be a sleep in however there are times clients require more support during the night.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
Home Instead is the worlds leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CARE Professional t ... View more
