Night Care Assistants – Castleman House
Location: Blandford
Contract Type: part time, relief
Salary: £9.79 to £10.19 per hour plus enhancements
Closing date 29.05.2022
Castleman House is a care home offering accommodation to 48 clients in separate cottages. It is situated in Blandford Forum just 10 minutes’ walk away from the town centre.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Personal waking night care duties.
- Providing care for our clients with dementia, mental health, sensory impairment and other needs.
- Supporting individuals with personal care, nutrition and hydration as well as moving and assisting that could include the use of equipment.
- Maintaining dignity, privacy and respect for our clients.
- The ability to work flexibly including weekends and bank holidays.
The successful candidate should have:
- The ability to follow care plans and instructions.
- Good communication skills.
- Empathy with the needs of the clients.
- IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care or willingness to achieve this.