Night Care Assistant

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Care & Support

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and assistance at night
• Assist residents who wake, need reassurance, or require help moving/turning in bed
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing — observe, report and record any changes in condition, behaviour or mood
• Support with fluid intake, medication prompts and comfort measures as per care plans
• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy and independence at all times
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments — adjust support as agreed

Safety & Environment

• Conduct regular, recorded night-time checks / patrols of all rooms and communal areas
• Respond promptly to nurse call bells — within agreed response times
• Ensure all doors, windows and fire exits are secure; follow fire safety procedures
• Report and record maintenance issues, hazards or equipment faults immediately
• Keep the home clean, tidy and safe — dispose of waste, handle laundry
• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate, legible records: handover notes, daily logs, accident/incident forms
• Update care plans and report changes to the day team at handover
• Notify the on-call manager or GP urgently if a resident’s condition deteriorates
• Share relevant information with family members as directed
• Attend handover meetings and keep the team fully informed

Compliance & Standards

• Work in line with CQC Fundamental Standards, Care Act 2014, GDPR and our home policies
• Complete all mandatory training and keep skills up to date
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion — treat everyone with respect
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Follow safeguarding procedures — recognise and report concerns promptly

🧑‍💼 PERSON SPECIFICATION

EssentialDesirableExperience in care or personal caring role Care Certificate completed Reliable — able to work night shifts consistentlyPrevious night care experienceKind, patient and empathetic natureNVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social CareGood communication — spoken & written English Dementia awareness trainingPhysically fit — able to stand, walk, bend and assist with mobility Manual handling / moving & handling certificateTrustworthy and honest — will undergo DBS check Knowledge of MCA / DoLS Able to work independently and stay alert at night Own transport / local area knowledgeUnderstanding of confidentiality and professionalism Experience in a care home setting

⏰ SHIFT PATTERN

• Typical hours: 7:00pm – 7:00am
• Days: [e.g. 3 nights per week, including alternate weekends]
• 1 hour unpaid breaks

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