Full job descriptionJob description
We are currently looking for a permanent Senior Night Healthcare Assistant to work in a residential care home in the Watford area. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in a senior carer capacity and have a good understanding of how to support adults with dementia. Good leadership and organisational skills are essential for this role and an ability to manage a team of staff. A level 3 qualification in health & social care would be advantageous.
Duties & responsibilities
*Leadership and shift management - Lead through the shift from handover to the end of the shift ensuring all information regarding residents is handed over in the morning. to day staff.
*Team supervision- Supervise and allocate duties to care staff ensuring best practice is always followed through the night.
*Emergency response- Act as primary point of contact for all emergencies and health crisis through the night.
*Behavioral de-escalation- Provide calm and re-assuring communication for residents that are experiencing distress and confusion.
*Personal Care - Assisting staff with toileting continence management, washing and settling into bed.
*Night checks - Overseeing fall prevention measures and ensuring hourly checks on residents well being are being conducted.
*Medication administration - Safely and accurately administer medication to residents in the morning and evening.
*Care plans - Update and review care plans ensuring all team members adhere to specific behavioral and physical needs.
*Health monitoring- Monitor residents health, tracking vital signs and reporting any concerns to the relevant professional. or manager.
*Building security - Ensure the care home is secure, checking external doors and ensuring no unauthorized personnel enter the building.
*Compliance - Ensure the home complies to CQC regulations maintaining accurate daily records and charts.