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We are looking for a Night Care Assistant to join our team at St Lukes Care Home in Caversham. The Night Care Assistant will provide residents with a detailed care plan and assist with all aspects of personal care. They will ensure our residents maintain independence and dignity while using a person‑centred approach to the care they provide.

Rate of Pay: £12.64 to £13.33 per hour

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Contract Hours: 36 to 48 hours

• To perform care duties and assist with cleaning duties throughout the duration of the entire night shift as the night shift is a waking duty.
• To provide the care detailed in the residents individualised care plan using a person centred approach.
• To work in line with the Company’s culture and ethos promoting Commitment, Connection and Compassion within daily duties.
• To ensure that the Mobile Care Monitoring (MCM) device is used effectively.
• Supporting residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence and ensuring privacy and respect.
• To ensure that residents are dressed appropriately and in possession of their individual aids, i.e. dentures, hearing aids, walking frames etc.
• Ensure that resident's clothes are cared for and clothing that is to be repaired or beyond repair is reported to housekeeping or a family member.
• Help serve meals to residents as well as preparing and clearing the dining area.
• Support and assist residents with their meals as required in a dignified and respectful manner ensuring that a pleasant and calm atmosphere is maintained.
• To observe and report any physical, physiological and emotional changes to the well‑being of the resident to a member of the senior team.
• To identify and meet the social, emotional and cultural needs of residents and participate in the organisation for social and recreational activities.
• Support residents to use the environment to its full potential including the outside environment taking into account each individuals mobility needs.
• To undertake the role of the keyworker in relation to each individual care homes guidelines.
• Making and serving refreshments for residents and visitors as required.
• Leaving bedrooms to a presentable standard which will include bed making, tidying draws and wardrobes and emptying bins.
• Assist and promote good housekeeping throughout the home.
• Toilets and showers are cleaned in compliance with infection control guidelines.
• Awareness of medication procedures.
• To ensure that clean clothing and linen are distributed to the appropriate residents and areas.
• To have a clear understanding of the B&M Care Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• To be able to produce legible and accurate documentation in relation to care plans and other reporting and recording of information on the Mobile Care Monitoring (MCM) System.
• To participate and contribute to reviews and assessments.
• Assist senior staff with the admission of new residents in order to create a welcoming atmosphere and to welcome residents, relatives and friends into the home.
• To attend all training sessions, supervisions and appraisals.
• To attend and contribute to all handovers, and staff meetings ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

• Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of residents.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional throughout.
• To uphold confidentiality at all times.

• Experience of working in a similar role or care setting.
• A relevant qualification in Health and Social care.
• A desire to develop within the role.