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Barlavington Manor, a family run care home, cares for seniors wanting a stimulating, refreshing and challenging environment combined with practical and comfortable care. Set in picturesque West Sussex countryside, overlooking the South Downs and just minutes away from the town of Petworth, it is a perfect sanctuary if you are looking for somewhere a bit more like home.

We are currently seeking full time Night Care Assistants to join our team. General duties include:

•Assist with the reception and orientation of new residents in a reassuring manner, listing the resident's clothing and other property.
•Attend to the comfort and personal appearance and hygiene of residents at all times including dressing and undressing, toileting, bathing, combing hair, assisting with dentures and hearing aids.
•Take and chart observations of residents including weight and food and liquid intakes/outputs. Perform simple tests of urine, complete charts and Care Assistant records as directed.
•Prepare food trays and eating areas, prepare residents for meals. Provide assistance to residents with eating as needed. Clear away trays and crockery.
•Tidy residents' rooms and cupboards, keeping clothing and possessions in order.
•Make beds and changes bed linen. Dispose of soiled linen in accordance with Home procedures. Bag linen for collection.
•Escort residents to hospital, dentist, shops or other approved excursions. Assist with social care needs.
•Any other reasonable task requested by a supervisor or manager, which is within your competence.

Night Care Assistants will be required to work night shifts and sleep ins.

Ideal applicants will be caring, reliable, with good interpersonal skills. You will be sensitive with a good level of patience.

We pride ourselves on offering the friendliest working environment.

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