Job Description

We are not currently offering sponsorship for this role -

We have both full and part time hours available, across all shifts

OUR SHIFT TIMES -

07.30 - 3pm

3pm - 9pm

9pm - 07.30am

all staff must work one shift on alternate weekends

Overtime is also available

JOB TITLE:

CARE ASSISTANT

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

MANAGEMENT TEAM (Head of Care, Deputy Manager, Manager & DIRECTOR)

1) RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a service of care to service users to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. This care service will involve a programme of personal care that is personalised for each service user in the form of a care plan. Care Duties will therefore include assisting the Service User with the following activities and in doing so will at all times observe and respect the service user's dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical:

PERSONAL CARE

Dressing and Undressing

Washing/bathing/showering/shaving/grooming/cleaning teeth

Hair Care (washing/brushing)

Nail Care (fingernails only)

Toileting and all aspects of personal Hygiene

Continence Management

Care of Pressure Sores (under appropriate nursing supervision)

Getting in and out of bed

Assisting with the use of aids to daily living/rehabilitation aids, as required

Assistance with Stoma and catheter care

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HEALTHCARE

Assisting the Service User to take prescribed medication

Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by healthcare professionals

Palliative Care

DIETRY CARE

Preparation of snacks, drinks and meals according to the Service Users likes/dislikes

Assisting with feeding/drinking, as required

PERSONAL SERVICE

Personal Planning (birthdays/anniversaries etc)

Democratic rights (voting cards etc)

DOMESTIC

Laundering/hand washing/ironing/light needlework as required

Light housekeeping duties

Bed making

Cleaning spillages of body fluids

2)

To conform to all Policies and Procedures laid down by the organisation in respect of carrying out these

Care duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant

3)

To participate in training and personal development

To participate as directed by The Management Team in induction Training and regular in - service training programmes to further personal development and /or to improve the service to users.

4)

To maintain accurate, concise and timely records of service user care

5)

To participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review meetings as directed by The Management Team

6)

To report back to the Management Team on any aspect of Service User Care which he/she feels warrants investigation or urgent action

7)

To participate in reviews of Service User's Care Plans as required

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Other Duties

To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job

To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job

To communicate effectively with service users, carers and other professionals.

To ensure a healthy and safe environment for service users, other staff and themselves.
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Will you be seeking sponsorship?
Experience:

Residential care: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person