Night Nurse 

Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Pay: £24.75 per hour
Location: Lesmahagow, ML11 0JS

Lower Johnshill Care Home, nestled in the picturesque Auchlochan Garden Village near Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire. The home offers a comprehensive range of services including residential, nursing, and specialised dementia care in a serene and tranquil setting.
With beautiful views surrounding the home, residents have the opportunity to relax and unwind amidst nature’s beauty. For those seeking a little pampering, the beauty room offers a tranquil retreat where residents can indulge in some well-deserved self-care.
At Lower Johnshill Care Home, the experienced and compassionate staff prioritise dignity and respect, ensuring that every resident receives the highest quality of care tailored to their individual needs.
The team believes in keeping residents engaged and fulfilled and offers a wide range of activities to suit every interest. From flower arranging and gardening to singing sessions, or even going out on day trips in the minibus, there’s something for every personality. Residents can also explore the scenic Auchlochan Garden Village, taking leisurely walks or enjoying trips to the village bistro for coffee and cake.

Role Overview

We are seeking a care assistant to join our team and enhance the lives of our residents through person-centred care. This role is central to promoting wellbeing, independence, and social interaction within our care setting.

To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards. To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• An employee needs to understand their safeguarding responsibilities, develop their understanding and skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support, and safeguard adults in a way that recognises their choice and control
• Adhere to all appropriate NMC guidelines / regulations.
• Maintain all logbooks and records as required by both the Registering Authority and the Directors of the Company.
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
• Assist in the arrangements for fund raising.
• Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
• Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Person Specification

Essential:

• 1^st Level Nurse
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.