Senior Care Assistant Night

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We are looking for a Senior Night Care Assistant to be accountable for the home and the residents, who will create a calm and secure atmosphere throughout the night. Ensuring regular checks according to each resident’s individual needs, and leading the team on the floor.

Working in care can be challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our ‘whole home approach’ ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To perform care duties and assist with cleaning duties throughout the duration of the entirenight shift as the night shift is a waking duty.
• To assist the Manager, Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager in the running of the homein an efficient and caring manner in their absence.
• Be fully aware of the contingency and emergency plan of the home.
• Ensure a walking handover is carried out and that all residents are accounted for at thestart and the end of the shift.
• Ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the homeand the creation of the right atmosphere and leading by example.
• To work in line with the Company’s culture and ethos promoting Commitment, Connectionand Compassion within daily duties.
• To support the management team with encouraging staff to work in line with theCompany’s core values of Commitment, Connection and Compassion, by demonstratingthese behaviours within all aspects of the role.
• Support with the training and development of all staff and supporting the in‑house trainingprogramme is both implemented and monitored to a high standard.
• Support residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promotingindependence.
• Support residents to use the environment in accordance with their care plan and to havean understanding of the Mobile Care Monitoring System (MCM).
• Support and promote all aspects of personal care with dignity and respect.
• To observe and report any physical, physiological and emotional changes to the well‑beingof the resident to a member of the senior team.
• To identify and meet the social, emotional and cultural needs of residents and toparticipate in the organisation for social and recreational activities, liaising effectively withthe Engagement Lead.
• To ensure that dietary, nutritional and weight charts are completed, reviewed andmonitored in accordance with each resident’s needs.
• Liaise and deal with external professionals in relation to individual residents and accuratelyrecording on the Mobile Care Monitoring System (MCM) and implementing actionsrequired.
• Be proactive in the monitoring and reporting of any changes in individual resident’s skin toprevent pressure areas developing and have an understanding of the referral process tooutside agencies i.e. community nurses.
• To have an understating of the Quality Management Systems and to educate staff onthese processes.
• Leave bedrooms to a presentable standard which will include bed making, tidying drawsand wardrobes and emptying bins.
• Assist where appropriate in menu planning, food presentation and demonstrate knowledgefor each individual resident.
• To attend all staff meetings, training sessions, supervisions and appraisals.
• Administer medication and to be competent in the ordering, recording and storage ofmedications and to be aware of all the company’s medication policies.
• Welcome all visitors, families and professionals to the home in a friendly manner and toassist in the assessment process and admission of residents.
• Support in the review and development of Care Plans.
• To work in line with the homes local authority safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of all records required to be kept by CQC.
• Produce accurate documentation in relation to care plans and other reporting andrecording of information.
• Be competent with all Health & Safety at Work procedures.
• To understand all the B&M Care Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Ensure that resident’s clothes are cared for and clothing that is to be repaired or beyondrepair is reported to housekeeping or a family member.
• Monitoring of the Mobile Care Monitoring System (MCM), ensuring records anddocumentation is up to date and correct.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience:

• Minimum of NVQ 2 and/or workingtowards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentorstaff and to be a team player.
• Communicate and interact effectivelywith both residents and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training
• Demonstrate empathy andunderstanding of the needs ofresidents.
• Ability to work under pressure andmaintain professional throughout.
• To uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Experience is medicationadministration.
• Experience of working in a similar roleor care setting.
• A relevant qualification in Health andSocial care.

Every career opportunity that we offer will provide you with a wealth of benefits, as well as a job that you’re proud of. These benefits have been tailored to support and uplift you in your role. Tailored training opportunities and wellbeing programmes are also designed to prioritise the mental health of everyone who works with us.

Helping you to develop your career and gain new skills is important to us. You’ll be able to grow and excel within our supportive environment, whether or not you have previous experience working in social care. Many of our roles require no previous experience or qualifications, and skills you may have from other jobs will be easily transferable.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Reward

  You will receive competitive rates of pay, enhanced pay rates during holidays, and high street discounts for working in the care sector.

• Wellbeing

  Your wellbeing is important to us, so we provide an independent, free and confidential support line (the Employee Assistance Programme) to all B&M staff.

• Training

  We support you with induction and refresher training, as well as many opportunities to gain qualifications in the industry and progress your career.

• Benefits & Recognition

  Enjoy an array of benefits including flexible working, and being celebrated through recognition and long service awards.

We understand that your time is valuable, and that great work should always berecognised and rewarded.

B&M Care is a “family run business for families”. With 50 years of experience, and a growing portfolio of care homes, we have a person‑centred vision that puts our residents and staff at the forefront of everything we do.

Address

B&M Care, Head Office, Old Town Court 70 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5HD

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