Night Shift Care Assistant (Marchmont)
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We are looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team at Marchmont.

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2x full time positions 36.75 hrs over 7 nights  
1x position 24.5 hrs over 7 nights

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Hourly rate £12.20

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Skills Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential:

• Genuine interest in working within care of elderly persons
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Attending mandatory training
• Willingness to attend vocational training programmes

Desired:

• Have SVQ Level II or III or working towards minimum SVQ Level II.
• Experience in working with elderly persons in a care setting.

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Outline of Duties

1. Assist/support residents in all aspects of care needs, including physical, emotional, social and spiritual, ensuring that they retain their comfort and dignity.
2. Assist in the promotion of continence.
3. Assist in the delivery of care for residents at end stage of life or with a progressive illness.  Assist with last offices.  Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and bereaved.
4. Answer call system, giving assistance as required.
5. Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals throughout the night
6. Ensure correct use of equipment e.g. hoists and wheelchairs.  Participate in safety checks and cleaning of equipment including hearing aids/spectacles.
7. Dispose of waste as per company policies and procedures
8. Cleaning / laundry duties included in the role

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Health and Safety

• Contribute to the health, safety and security of all residents and colleagues, ensuring the environment remains clean, tidy and free from hazards.
• Be aware of and ensure the implementation of the company’s health and safety policy and emergency and fire procedures.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.  Report immediately to home manager or person in charge any illness of infectious nature.
• Report to home manager, person in charge or handy person, any faulty appliances, equipment, furniture or any potential hazard.
• Report any accident incurred by resident, self or others.

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Training and Development

• Participate in supervision sessions and be willing to be active in your own development, acquiring new skills and ongoing training.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses on or off site.
• Participate in relevant SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.
• You will be required to register and conduct your working practices with the Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice.