Job Description

CARE ASSISTANT

REPORTING TO:

Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior staff

JOB PURPOSE: To

assist in the provision or care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure the client retains their dignity. To be involved in the general activities of the home.

Required:

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Team player

Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes

Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved/working towards)

Experience of working with the relevant client group

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting clients, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.

2. Assist clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring clients retain their comfort and dignity.

3. Pay particular attention to assisting clients who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.

4. Closely monitor clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioral problems.

5. Assist in promotion of continence.

6. Assist in the delivery of care for clients who are dying or who have progressive illnesses. Assist with last offices.

7. Observe care planning needs for clients and complete daily records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures.

8. Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.

9. Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.

10. Under supervision and guidance of the Registered Manger and Deputy Manager to report on the well-being of client.

11. Carry out regular checks on clients at intervals determined by Senior Staff Members.

12. Make visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.

13. Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home's disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Home's resources are used appropriately.

14. Clean and maintain equipment used by clients/Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company's attention to detail philosophy.

15. If applicable, care for the clients clothing and rooms as named and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.

16. Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the company's policies and procedures.

17. Assist clients who need help during mealtimes (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with the serving of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested.

18. Escort clients travelling to and from the Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.

19. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with clients personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Service Users.

COMMUNICATION:

20. Participate in Staff and client's meetings as and when required.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:

21. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

22. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

23. Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

24. Report immediately to the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service Users, colleague, self or other.

25. Understand and ensure the implementation of Home's Health and Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures.

26. Report to the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager, or the maintenance person any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

27. Promote safe working practice within the Home.

GENERAL:

28. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Home.

29. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

30. Notify the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager, or Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and of your return to work from all periods of absence.

31. Ensure the security of the Home is maintained at all times.

32. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.

33. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained

34. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

Free parking
Work Location: In person