JOB TITLE Waking Night Care Assistant Red House Sudbury
ACCOUNTABLE TO Night Senior Care Assistant / Manager / Assistant Manager
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW INDICATES ONLY THE MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST. IT IS NOT INTENDED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST.
JOB SUMMARY (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
To assist with supporting residents for bed, according to their wishes and needs.
To receive and act upon instructions from Senior Care staff regarding specific tasks to be carried out during the night
To carry out regular and record checks on residents throughout the night, according to intervals set by Senior Care staff and with due regard to residents' individual wishes
To answer promptly all nurse alarm calls, assessing each situation and dealing with any resident who is seeking help. In cases of emergency to inform Senior Care staff and if necessary to call the emergency gp and / or summon an ambulance
To assist residents who need help or reassurance, providing light drinks or refreshments where required. Monitoring intake and reporting any concerns to the Senior in charge
To carry out regular checks on the building, with particular reference to fire prevention and external security (all windows and external doors secured etc)
To awaken residents in the morning at their requested times, as appropriate. Assisting residents with bathing, washing, dressing, feeding, u...