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Salary- Full Time / Part Time / Bank
- Alexandra Nursing Home
Responsible to: Registered Home Manager
Purpose of Position
To provide or assist in wakeful night duty cover in the home
To undertake specified domestic or other task that can be effectively carried out during the night hours
To be responsible for service users’ safety and wellbeing at night
Principal Responsibilities
Help with going to bed at night, provide help during the night as needed and in getting up in the morning – all in line with the person’s care plan
Ensure that service users’ needs are met during the night in line with their needs and care plan
Provide all personal care and support needed to individual service users
Assist service users who need help, reassurance or comfort during the night
Carry out regular checks of service users at intervals as agreed on a care plan and with due regard for service users’ privacy
Carry out regular checks on the building with special reference to fire protection
Answer emergency calls, assess the situation, deal with the service user seeking help
In the time available between attending to care users, carry out useful domestic tasks, which can be carried out safely and without disruption, e.g. ironing, mending, food and dining room preparation, tidying or cleaning, preparing drinks and snacks (as directed)
Read and write reports for care plans and specific reasons such as accident or incident reports
Take part in staff meetings, supervision and training activities as directed, including working towards a vocational qualification if required
If new to care work, meeting care certificate standards
Ensure familiarity with all the relevant policies, procedures and night time protocols, including safeguarding, fire safety, and other health and safety requirements
Assist with the giving of medication (with training and assured competence to do so)
Carry out other reasonable duties as may be required
