Job Description

Carer

Aims & Objectives - General Scope of Post

Whilst observing the Health & Social Care Standards, to attend to the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents under direction of the Team Leader, working on a rota basis as laid down by the Registered Manager.

To promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for the resident, within a policy of managed risk taking.

Principal Duties:

All aspects of physical care, working as part of a team but capable of working unsupervised.

Act as key carer to residents, ensuring their needs are met. To contribute to a separate file record for each resident and to participate in the formulation and implementation of individual care plans.

The Carer is accountable to the Team Leader.

Observe residents wishes regarding pattern of daily living. Organise and participate in activities and outings involving residents in planning where possible.

Act as escort where necessary.

Foster good community relations.

Understand responsibilities in relation to health & safety, food hygiene, fire precautions and emergency procedures, infection control and emergency first aid.

To undertake training as provided

Keep your registration and Continuous Professional Development file up to date

Attend staff meetings, support colleagues, work as part of a team for the benefit and well-being of the home and residents.

Other tasks within the scope of the post as requested by the Registered Manager.

Personal Duties:

To assist/encourage residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and the toilet, cleaning bath when finished

To assist/encourage residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including continence, and to help/encourage in the use of and care aids and personal equipment.

To help care for residents who are palliative care

To make beds, tidy rooms and to do light cleaning, empty and clean commodes after use.

To attend to personal laundry with button replacing and minor repairs

To set up tables and trays, serve meals, assist in the feeding of residents, preparation of light snacks. Wash up and leave the dining areas clean and tidy.

Ensure that residents have ample food and fluid intake recording if necessary, as per care plan.

To answer promptly call bells and welcome visitors

General Requirements:

In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Home.

Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults, and to follow the Company's Whistle Blowing policy as required.

Participation in staff meetings.

Participation in training activities.

Participation in staff supervision and personal development plans.

Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older adults.

All duties must be carried out to comply with company policies and procedures.

Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements.

Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations.

Nationally and locally agreed codes of good practice.

Fire precautions.

Equal opportunity and the Company's anti-discriminatory policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - CARE ASSISTANT

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (

or willingness to work towards

)

Must be prepared to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Must be prepared to register with The Protection of Vulnerable Groups for Adults (PVG)

Willingness to undertake relevant training

Specific Skills

Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to maintain documentation & records with legible handwriting

I.T. Awareness & Access

General Aptitude

A compassionate and empathetic approach to older people

Able to work a flexible rota which will include weekend working

Interpersonal Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work hard as a team and to promote harmonious working relationships by recognising that everyone has a contribution to make.

Desirable Requirements:

Maths & English at Grade C GCSE or equivalent

Clean Driving Licence

Infection Control Certificate

Essentials of Food Hygiene

Understanding of Health & Safety Issues in a Care Setting

Risk Assessment, Care Planning & Key Caring

Previously worked with older adults in a Care Setting or Family setting

Knowledge of Health & Social Care Standards

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: The Grove Care Home