Job Detail

Alban Manor Nursing Home is located in the heart of historical and beautiful city of St Albans and offers state of the art facilities for up to 80 residents who may require nursing care. We plan to be at the forefront of providing a great care service to our local community as well as great job opportunities and career progression.

We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible hours
• Excellent working conditions
• Free lunch on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Paid holiday
• Access to the Care Professionals Academy

• Provide individual care based on written Care Plans under the supervision of trained nurses or Nurse Assistants.
• Maintain residents’ dignity and promote respectful, compassionate care at all times.
• Assist with meals, including serving and supporting residents during mealtimes.
• Support residents’ rehabilitation and help welcome new residents and their families.
• Assist trained staff in caring for ill residents and report any accidents or incidents promptly.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, residents, and visitors.
• Perform minor housekeeping tasks during night shifts when time allows.
• Follow all home policies and procedures, and carry out additional tasks as requested.

NIGHT CARE ASSISTANTS

In addition to the above, a number of aspects apply to night shifts: -

• Care Assistants work under the direct supervision of the Night Registered Nurse (RN), who is responsible for the whole Home.
• Minor ancillary tasks (e.g., tidying day rooms and sorting store rooms) may be required, when time permits between care duties.

• Communication – to be personally aware of how the Home’s communication systems operate and to be fully conversant with the Policies, Procedures and objectives.
• Quality Assurance – All staff are accountable for the quality of their own work and for the operation of the relevant parts of the quality systems.
• Best Practice – To ensure professional practices are developed in line with Company Objectives
• Health and Safety - To comply with the Company’s policies and procedures and have a duty to advise management of any situation that is deemed unsafe within the Home.
• Environment - To show concern for the fabric, decoration, equipment and building.
• Equality and Diversity - We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities in the workplace.
• Confidentiality - All members of staff are required to undertake that they will not divulge to anyone personal and/or confidential information to which they may have access during their employment with Alban Manor Nursing Home.