BANK - Carer (Nights)

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BANK - Carer (Nights) - Hurlingham

KYNFulham, England, GB

30+ days ago

Salary

£13.15 hourly

Job type

Full-time

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Job description

Carer (Nights) – BANK

13.15 per hour

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care : Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home due to open in the first part of 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity

As a BANK Household Carer (Nights), you will be responsible for :

To support the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care to individuals who call a KYN residence their home whilst preserving their dignity, respect, and wellbeing
To understand personal care planning and taking responsibility for all aspects of care e.g. infection control, moving and handling training
To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to residents in the home
To ensure residents are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
To promote residents’ independence and respect their choices and preferences as reflected in their care plan and through daily conversations
To assist residents with their personal care for example, washing, dressing and assistance to use the toilet according to their individual abilities and care needs
To undertake minor medical duties which may include oral care, skin care (application of topical creams), catheter care and end of life care
To ensure along with your team that our residents’ medical, physical, social, and emotional needs are met
Use of medical equipment, including hoists, commodes, profiling beds and slide sheets
To create a nurturing environment where our residents and their family members feel loved, happy, safe, and secure
To ensure residents participate in any decisions about their care to promote an exceptional quality of life in a nurturing and beautiful environment
To understand personal care planning, including signs and symptoms of infections; how to assist with incontinence; awareness and reporting of swallowing difficulties
To support residents at mealtimes; particularly those who require assistance
To encourage residents to participate in recreational activities and help provide physical and mental stimulation
To help, support and develop new and less experienced Household Carers
To attend clinical supervision sessions as arranged by the relevant Registered Nurse
To maintain the confidentiality of information regarding residents, visitors, and team members
To attend and actively participate in team meetings
To issue a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to your designated residents, noting any changes
To promptly communicate any concerns that have been raised whilst working with the residents to the appropriate member of the senior team
To provide a ‘warm welcome’ to all new residents, new team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home
To take responsibility for all aspects of care e.g., infection control, moving and handling training
To be responsible for the Health and Safety of self, other team members, residents and visitors under the Health and Safety regulations
To promptly report any hazards or potential hazards to the person in charge or take other appropriate actions within the remit of your training and knowledge
To attend all statutory training sessions and any other relevant training sessions
To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures

About you

You will have experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting

You will ideally have NVQ / QCF Diploma Level2 / 3 in Health and Social Care

You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy

You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued

You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise

You will have the ability to resolve complaints and investigate and manage incidents effectively and efficiently

You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual

You will have the flexibility to meet work requirements

About our commitment to you

Competitive salary and benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift

Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels

Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology

Custom-made uniforms provided

Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)

Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits

Discount schemes

Company contributory pension scheme

And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk / careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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