Job description
Main Duties of the Job
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to Care Assistants during night shifts.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with residents' individual care plans.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy and wellbeing at all times.
• Monitor residents throughout the night and respond appropriately to any changes in wellbeing or care needs.
• Support the smooth running of the shift through effective organisation and teamwork.
• Assist with the implementation and review of care plans and risk assessments.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of care records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Support shift handovers to ensure continuity and consistency of care.
• Mentor and support new and existing team members where required.
• Promote compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, infection prevention and control, and company policies.
• Contribute to audits, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain a safe, calm and comfortable environment throughout the home.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism and high standards of care.
• Uphold the values and reputation of Priesty Fields Care Home and Sandstone Care Group at all times.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the effective operation of the home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to Care Assistants during night shifts.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with residents' individual care plans.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy and wellbeing at all times.
• Monitor residents throughout the night and respond appropriately to any changes in wellbeing or care needs.
• Support the smooth running of the shift through effective organisation and teamwork.
• Assist with the implementation and review of care plans and risk assessments.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of care records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Support shift handovers to ensure continuity and consistency of care.
• Mentor and support new and existing team members where required.
• Promote compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, infection prevention and control, and company policies.
• Contribute to audits, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain a safe, calm and comfortable environment throughout the home.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism and high standards of care.
• Uphold the values and reputation of Priesty Fields Care Home and Sandstone Care Group at all times.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the effective operation of the home.