Care Assistant (Nights)

Ryan Meadows Care Home is a purpose-built home situated in Nerston Village which is a residential area on the outskirts of East Kilbride. It has easy access to local amenities and transport links. Accommodation is provided over two floors, with 60 single rooms, five with en-suite shower facilities and 55 with en-suite toilet facilities. There is a passenger lift providing access to each floor where there is a spacious communal lounge, dining area and bathing facilities. There is a well maintained, spacious garden area for residents and their visitors to use and also a car park to the rear of the home. 

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

Dedicated and passionate carers are at the forefront in providing valued care to our residents. Are you a naturally caring person who can show compassion, dignity and respect and looking for a rewarding career? Apply today!

What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?

• £12 per hour
• Wage stream - access a portion of your wages before pay day.
• 28 days pro rata holidays.
• High street discount through Blue Light Card.
• Premium BorrowMyDoggy membership – as it says on the tin, borrowing a dog!
• Vivup Employee Benefits Programme. Including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, free counselling services, savings on food and drink, leisure activities, shopping and much more!
• Extensive induction and training programmes.
• Promotion and progression opportunities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a welcoming manner when service users are on admission to the home and assist them to settle in.
• Providing support with daily tasks, enabling our residents to live their best lives.
• Ensuring that resident needs and wishes are met.
• Providing companionship by simply talking and listening to residents and understanding their likes and dislikes.
• Encouraging residents to join in on organised activities and providing meaningful moments, with the assistance of team members.
• Working with residents in the provision of personal care.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking, ensuring they are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
• Completing all food and fluid charts and any other daily monitoring records as requested.
• Supporting infection control e.g., cleaning up spills immediately, promoting hand hygiene practices, ensuring the proper use of PPE, and adhering to infection control polices and procedures.
• Ensuring the appropriate segregation of waste material.
• Responding promptly to the Nurse Call System.
• Reporting any concerns, accidents, or unexplained injuries immediately to the nurse in charge.
• Accurately recording and reporting essential information in the residents’ daily report and care plan.
• Being respectful towards resident’s possessions and ensure that bedrooms and communal areas are tidy and presentable,
• Respecting the dignity and privacy of residents.
• Keeping all information about residents and the home life secure and confidential, including when you are using social media.
• Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care.
• Undertaking any other duties as and when required.Please note, you may be required to work in different areas to provide support or to carry out other reasonable duties as necessary. Flexibility and adaptability are key to this role.

Please note, you may be required to work in different areas to provide support or to carry out other reasonable duties as necessary. Flexibility and adaptability are key to this role.

*This position requires a PVG and two references*