Care Assistant - Nights
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | City of York Trading Ltd (WorkwithYork) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WwYsh25042024b |
Summary
WorkwithYorkshire has a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant for nights to join their client based on the outskirts of York.
This is a permanent position, working from 24 - 36hrs. Hours are 7pm to 7am. A competitive salary is on offer with flexibility on days. Ideally to start as soon as possible.
Duties:
To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the residents, using a person-centred approach.
Provide a high standard of care in the home at night and undertake certain domestic duties, which can only be performed during night hours.
Provide a safe and caring environment that promotes sleep, and underpins the residents’ physical, emotional and psychological well-being.
Offer a high standard of care overnight, including hygiene, continence, mobility, dressing and general care.
Give input into the care and support plans of residents by regularly feeding back to senior staff with any concerns.
Answer emergency call bells or calls from residents immediately and seek further assistance if necessary.
Requirements:
Understanding of the needs of older and vulnerable adults
Experience providing personal care
Confident to work on own initiative, without supervision
Experienced at handling challenging behaviour
Adaptability to rapidly changing situations and behaviour patterns
Knowledge of safe Moving and Handling, basic First Aid, Health and Safety and Risk Assessment procedures.
Knowledge of the social care sector and its procedures.
We will require successful applicants to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records check via DBS.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Madison or Georgina on 01904 566055
Please apply by uploading your CV (with full employment history and contact details of at least two referees - one of whom should be your current or most recent employer) to candidates@workwithyorkshire.co.uk.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must also have the legal right to work in the UK.
This is a permanent position, working from 24 - 36hrs. Hours are 7pm to 7am. A competitive salary is on offer with flexibility on days. Ideally to start as soon as possible.
Duties:
To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the residents, using a person-centred approach.
Provide a high standard of care in the home at night and undertake certain domestic duties, which can only be performed during night hours.
Provide a safe and caring environment that promotes sleep, and underpins the residents’ physical, emotional and psychological well-being.
Offer a high standard of care overnight, including hygiene, continence, mobility, dressing and general care.
Give input into the care and support plans of residents by regularly feeding back to senior staff with any concerns.
Answer emergency call bells or calls from residents immediately and seek further assistance if necessary.
Requirements:
Understanding of the needs of older and vulnerable adults
Experience providing personal care
Confident to work on own initiative, without supervision
Experienced at handling challenging behaviour
Adaptability to rapidly changing situations and behaviour patterns
Knowledge of safe Moving and Handling, basic First Aid, Health and Safety and Risk Assessment procedures.
Knowledge of the social care sector and its procedures.
We will require successful applicants to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records check via DBS.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Madison or Georgina on 01904 566055
Please apply by uploading your CV (with full employment history and contact details of at least two referees - one of whom should be your current or most recent employer) to candidates@workwithyorkshire.co.uk.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must also have the legal right to work in the UK.