Night Senior Care Assistant – Job Description
Responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents throughout the night, ensuring their safety, comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and mobility support.
- Supervise and support care staff during night shifts.
- Administer medication in line with prescriptions, training and care home policies.
- Carry out regular night checks and monitor residents’ health and wellbeing.
- Follow individual care plans and report any changes in residents’ conditions.
- Respond promptly to emergencies, falls and safeguarding concerns.
- Maintain accurate care records, medication charts and daily reports.
- Ensure infection control, health and safety procedures are followed.
- Promote residents’ dignity, privacy, independence and choice.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and provide a clear handover to day staff.
Key Skills
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Leadership and organisational skills.
- Compassion, patience and reliability.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care.
- Ability to work independently and respond calmly to emergencies.
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