Night Care Assistant

To provide personal care and support to residents, in collaboration with other members
of the care team, as detailed in their care and support plans through the night.
You will use a person-centred approach and work in the least intrusive way, adhering
to all regulatory and statutory obligations and South West Care Homes policies,
procedures and guidelines.
You will ensure your mandatory training is up to date so that you are able to work
safely and legally including annual medicines management training and a 6 monthly
competency assessment.
You will dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment
provided by South West Care Homes and as instructed
You will also adhere to all safeguarding and whistleblowing legislation and be aware
of your responsibility within this.
Main duties and responsibilities

• To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the residents

using a person centred approach, promoting Activities of Daily Living throughout
the day so that the residents enjoy a fulfilling lived experience.

• To administer prescribed medications as required.


• To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of needs,

illnesses and disabilities

• To undertake the tasks detailed in the resident's care and support plan using a

person centred approach and in the least intrusive way

• To know and understand the care and support needs of the residents


• To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes


• To provide input into the care and support plans of residents by regularly feeding

back to the Team Leaders and Manager

• To maintain detailed and accurate records in respect of care (and medication)

support given and tasks undertaken

• To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships