Night Care Assistant

Job summary

At Grey Gables , we are more than just a care home ; we are a family dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for our residents. Our home is a haven of care, comfort, and companionship, where every day is about living life to the fullest. As we continue to grow and enrich our service, we're looking for a passionate Caregiver / Health Assistant to join our vibrant team.

You are a heart-driven individual with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of others. You are looking for more than a job; you are looking for a place to contribute, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a supportive family.

Job Description  

Job Role: Night Care Assistant Responsible to: Manager, Senior Carer, Team Leader Purpose of position: 

To provide nighttime care at Grey Gables and ensure that our residents receive the highest care provided to them with compassion and at all times with them at the forefront.

Principal Responsibilities - To carry out regular checks on service users as determined by Management or Senior Staff ensuring that service users' privacy and dignity is respected and regarded at all times. 

To carry out regular checks on the building as determined by Management or Senior Staff ensuring the safety and security of the home.  To answer any and all emergency bells, to assess the situation and condition of the Service User’s, to help/assist the service user seeking help and to summon/inform the Senior on shift wherever necessary.  To assist service users who need help or reassurance throughout the night. Help assist the day staff with putting Service User to bed, and getting them up in the morning, as requested by Management or Senior Staff 

During the night you will be required to complete domestic duties such as , table laying and hoovering the lounge before 10pm , if there is time between attending to Service Users and as directed by Management and Senior Staff 

 To maintain accurate notes and records about each service users on the Kareinn System and to handover all relevant information to day care staff regarding the ongoing care of individual service users.

 To report to the manager of any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a Service User  To encourage Service Users to remain as independent as possible 

To respect the confidentiality of all matter and the requirements of the Data Protection Act To ensure awareness of the employee's responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 · Cover absences for night and day staff, as and when required . 

 To escort Service Users to the Hospital in the case of an emergency.  Any other duties as required.

The Perfect candidate will have the following attributes;

Caring Nature

Friendly and positive attitude

Willing to learn and take on challenges

Patient and understanding 

Honest and trustworthy

Have a genuine interest within the Care Sector

Flexible approach to work 6Cs of care

  1. Care 2. Compassion 3. Courage 4. Communication 5. Commitment 6. Competence

Please be aware that this job description only depicts some of the key duties and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list. Duties will vary over time and may change in accordance with new laws and regulations.