About this role
Job summary
Join our dedicated team at Ribble Court Care Home and play a key role in delivering outstanding care and support to our residents throughout the night.
We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Health Care Assistant who can lead by example, support colleagues, and help ensure residents remain safe, comfortable and well cared for overnight.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and support the night care team during your shift.
- Deliver personal care and support with daily living activities.
- Administer medication safely and accurately.
- Complete night checks and respond to residents' needs.
- Monitor residents' wellbeing and escalate concerns where required.
- Maintain accurate care records and handovers.
- Promote dignity, independence and choice in everything you do.
About us
- Be part of an exceptional team that is passionate about making a difference every day
- Career development and progression opportunities across Sandstone Care Group
- Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth
- Flexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday
- Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Employee recognition and reward programmes that celebrate great work
- Exclusive high street discounts at leading retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 1. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
- 2. Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
- 3. Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
- 4. Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
- 5. Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
- 6. Assist in the promotion of continence.
- 7. Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
- 8. Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Companys policies and procedures.
- 9. Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.
- 10. Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
- 11. Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
- 12. Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
- 13. Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
- 14. Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centres disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Centres resources are used appropriately.
- 15. Clean and maintain equipment used by Clients / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Centre is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Companys attention to detail philosophy.
- 16. If applicable, care for Clients clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
- 17. Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Companys policies and procedures.
- 18. Assist Clients who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc.). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Wash up as requested / required.
- 19. Escort Clients travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
- 20. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.
Care of Residential Clients (where applicable)
- 21. Dispense medication, and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course).
- 22. Ensure all holistic assessments are carried out when Clients are admitted to the Care Centre e.g. covering nutritional and incontinence issues, risk assessment etc.
Communication
- 23. Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
Training and Development
- 24. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
- 25. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
- 26. Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.
Health & Safety
- 27. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
- 28. Understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, Emergency and Fire Procedures, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
- 29. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
- 30. Promote safe working practice within the Care Centre.
General
- 31. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre.
- 32. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
- 33. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
- 34. Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.
- 35. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
- 36. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
- 37. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards it.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant role.
- Confident leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
- Compassionate, reliable and organised.
- A natural night owl who thrives in a night-working environment and can remain alert and responsive throughout the night.
Experience
Essential
- Senior care assistant level experience desirable
Desirable
- Senior care assistant level experience desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Sandstone Care Group
Address
Ribble Court Care Home
150 Liverpool Road
Preston
PR4 4QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)