NIGHT SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a night senior care assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Beccles Care Home on a full time, 36 hour, permanent contract, £13.70 per hour.
Beccles Care Home, located in the heart of Beccles in North Suffolk, provides short-term, respite care and longer term support for older people, including people living with dementia. Our single-storey home has two inviting living rooms, a large dining room and adapted bathrooms. Outside is a welcoming garden area. The home has 35 bedrooms – all with en-suite facilities.

REQUIREMENTS OF A SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT:

• Caring personality and caring nature
• Positive attitude, outlook, and good attention to detail
• Experience with medication administration
• Able to complete physical tasks
• Availability to work every other weekend and flexibility with working hours
• NVQ Level 2 and/or 3 in Health and Social Care (Desired but not essential.)

• Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
• Assist residents with their personal care needs (Including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing, and toileting.)
• Oversee care assistants on shift and undertake ‘on-call’ duties when designated.
• Help ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of a homely atmosphere. Help the manager/person in charge maintain logbooks and records.
• Assist with the administration of medication and assist with creating residents care plans.