Care Assistant (Nights)

Please note we do not offer Sponsorship for this posting and are unable to provide any Sponsorship for the next 24 months Cramond Residence provides a unique combination of luxury accommodation and the highest quality of care. As well as specialising in residential care, we offer specialist and individually tailored Respite, Recuperation and Dementia Care provision. Job Description Key responsibilities To provide safe, reliable, compassionate care and support to meet the individual needs & wishes of the residents Respect the unique nature of each resident in relation to their choices on how they wish to be cared for & supported Support residents' dignity at all times Report any changes or cause for concern to the Nurse/ Team Leader immediately Support new staff to assist them to integrate into the team in a positive way Work within the code of conduct for SSSC at all times Main Duties Observe Cramond Residence Policies & procedures at all times Be a keyworker for a number of residents and participate with them in drawing up person-centred care plans Deliver all aspects of personal care in an anti-dissimilatory way which respects the whole person and is in line with their personal preferences Support the resident to eat & drink in line with their care plan Safely use aids & personal equipment in a manner that respects the dignity of the resident Ensure residents have all sensory aids such as glasses which are clean & hearing aids which are working & turned on where these are required Assist the resident to attend/participate in activity both physical & mental Support the resident to continue with hobbies or activities of interest as they wish Support residents through temporary or terminal illness, including end of life, hospital appointments and liaising with community health professionals & family members Assist key people to settle in and adjust to life in the Care Home Assist new staff to settle into the workplace and act as a mentor Record and report The care and support you provide at the time of delivery - keeping clear and concise records Report any changes in the residents' condition or other concerns with them to Nurse or Team Leader Respond to emergencies, accidents, incidents and safeguarding issues in line with policy and procedure Contact family members, other professionals, or representatives as required Keep all information about residents & their families secure & confidential except where policy requires you to share this to protect the interests of the resident or others Take part in staff and resident meetings Attend training activities, supervision & appraisal meetings Hours of work 38.5 hours per week (77 hours over a two-week rolling shift rotation, working three nights one week, four nights the next week) 20:00 - 08:00 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two unpaid 15-minute breaks Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent Pay:

£13.04 per hour Expected hours:

38.5 per week Benefits: Company pension Free parking Schedule: 12-hour shift Night shift Weekend availability Application question(s): Do you have a minimum SVQ level 2? Do you have sufficient eligibility to work in the UK? Experience: Care Assistant: 2 years (preferred) Work Location:

In person Reference ID:

CR025

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