Job Description

Key responsibilities:

Care

Helping service users who need assistance with washing and toileting, dressing and undressing. Assisting service users who have physical disabilities or limited mobility by making use of the aid available. Assisting in the control of incontinence, providing comfort with dignity Caring for service users who are temporarily unwell, including applying minor dressings and basic bed care. Helping and caring for service users who are dying. Giving mental and physical stimulation to service users by talking to them and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities in the home. Responding to emergency bells, answering the door and telephone Making and changing beds, tidying rooms and light cleaning - including the empting and cleaning of commodes. Feeding service users who need help, laying tables and trays, serving meals, washing up, preparing light meals, clearing and tidying dining rooms Maintaining the cleanliness of service users equipment i.e. dentures, hearing aids, wheelchairs and Zimmer frames Reporting any significant changes to the health of a service user Carrying out any other duties requested by supervisory staff Maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of care in the Homes
Administration

Familiarising yourself with service users Care Plans in line with our key worker system and a good understanding of PCS. Document any abnormalities or issues with new or existing health conditions on PCS Following approved hand-over procedures at the end of your shift
Relatives and Guests

Making visitors feel welcome, giving them refreshments and any assistance they may require Taking part in staff and service users' meetings Passing on feedback from relatives to managers where appropriate
Training and Personal Development

Participating in a full induction before starting work Familiarising yourself and complying with our policies and procedures Attending training sessions when requested (Health and Safety, Care Planning, Risk Assessment, Medication, SOVA, Fire Safety etc.) Participating in supervision sessions with the manager once a month and appraisals once a year Identifying your own training needs Attending and contributing to monthly staff meetings
Health and Safety

Ensuring the safety and security of the building whilst on duty Reading and understanding the Risk Assessments provided in the Care Plans Following instructions in Manual Handling and Risk Assessments Applying Health and Safety regulations in areas such as food hygiene, moving and handling, the handling and storage of medication, cleaning and chemical storage, and fire safety practices
Infection Control

To ensure that the home follows the proper infection control procedures To ensure that the service users bedrooms are free from dust and any concerns are to be reported to the domestic team and the Management To ensure that the cleaning schedules are completed by domestic staff and care assistants To ensure that any clinical waste is disposed of in the appropriate bins
Personal Specification

Knowledge of Person Centred Software and electronic medication systems Able to communicate with people from all backgrounds An interest in caring for the elderly Basic understanding of how rights, dignity, privacy, respect, & choice are important when providing care Able to work with initiative Positive attitude towards teamwork Adaptable to changes in workload
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship to work in UK? What is your current visa status?
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person