Night Senior Care Assistant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Resident Care and Supervision

• Provide, oversee, supervise, and monitor the daily routine to ensure consistent high standards of resident care.

• Be in charge as required, organizing the workload and supervising the staff.

• Develop a good working relationship with the Enhanced Senior and the management team.

• Communicate effectively between Managers and care staff, both written and verbally.

• Contribute to and adhere to the development of individual care plans concerning hygiene, bathing, continence management, mobility, feeding, dressing, and general care.

• Assist with the administration of medication in accordance with medication procedures.

• Promote a friendly, homely atmosphere at all times.

• Assist residents with their activities of daily living.

• Assist with domestic/housekeeping tasks, maintain general tidiness, and promote a homely atmosphere.

• Greet visitors, ensure general security policies are adhered to, answer the telephone, and screen calls as required.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Work in conjunction with the Deputy Manager and be involved with the induction of new care and domestic staff, keeping any required records.

• Supervise staff on shift, ensuring high standards of care, adherence to procedures, and safety while at work.

• Ensure the Home Manager and Deputy Manager are informed of any problems or developments regarding staff, residents, or support services in a timely manner.

Communication and Teamwork

• Communicate effectively with managers, care staff, residents, and visitors.

• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in communicating personal matters to senior and other members of staff and residents.

• Uphold the key principles of residents' rights, citizenship, independence, choice, privacy, fulfillment, and dignity.

• Respect residents' beliefs and values, arranging visits to places of worship and clergy visits as needed.

• Assist residents with reading and general intellectual stimulation, and support them in pursuing outside interests and activities.

• Participate in team meetings and individual meetings with the Line Manager as required.

Health and Safety

• Ensure conformance with the company's health and safety at work policy, by self and staff.

• Accompany healthcare professionals to resident rooms, provide a full report to the person in charge, and complete relevant documents if required.

• Assist with the care of the dying.

Other Duties

• Be accountable for undertaking specific responsibilities as directed by the Home Manager.

• Undertake appropriate training as determined by the Home Manager.

• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Deputy Manager/Enhanced Senior.