Job Description

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Care Assistant at Sutton Veny House Nursing Home. We are an award winning company and are looking for a consciousness and kind individual to join our friendly, supportive team. We provide uniform, lunch, and paid breaks. Beautiful surroundings, and a supportive environment. Training and induction provided. We deliver excellent care and working conditions. The role is working on days for 30 hours a week and includes some weekend work.

Job Title:

Care Assistant

Responsible to: RGN on duty

Accountable to: Home Manager

Job Summary:

To participate in the delivery of care to the service users ensuring that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met.

To preserve service user's dignity, treat with respect, foster independence and encourage individual choice.

To ensure that all aspects of the Regulatory Framework are met.

Work effectively with others within the home to ensure that service user's needs are fully met.

Role and Responsibilities:

To ensure each service user receives assistance with all elements of their personal care to include washing, dressing and assisting service users in all aspects of daily living.

To provide adequate and appropriate care for those service users confined to bed.

To participate with the team for continual monitoring of each service users health needs. To include appropriate liaison with senior staff and other relevant staff.

To have an understanding of service users risk management plans and work appropriately.

To assist service users who have mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence. To assist in the use, maintenance and care of personal aids and equipment.

To help serve meals, prepare and clear dining room and assist service users with eating and drinking as required.

To make beds, tidy rooms, empty and clean commodes and undertake designated cleaning duties. In line with COSHH guidelines and company Infection control policy.

To inspect service users clothing, launder and ensure repairs are carried out by the designated member of staff.

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To answer call bells, the door, answer the telephone and greet visitors in a courteous manner.

To participate in the Key worker system as defined within the home.

Assist as required with social functions held at the home.

To make written, legible observations of the service users and report any changes in service users condition directly to the nurse in charge.

To attend mandatory training sessions as directed by the Home Manager.

To understand and observe all relevant regulations and company policies and procedures.

To follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/ emergencies. Eg fire, missing service users.

Ensure that the home is secure at all times whilst on duty.

To report to relevant persons with respect to the repairs and maintenance of the home.

To ensure that unnecessary damage to building and contents is not caused by careless movement wheelchairs, trolleys or hoists.

To be approachable, flexible and supportive to staff and managers.

To attend staff meetings when appropriate.

Attend supervision meetings with your appointed supervisor at least six times per year.(pro rata for part time staff)

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

To be aware of and comply with safe working practices as laid down by the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Uphold and promote anti discriminatory practice, equality and diversity throughout your work.

To report any incidents or allegations of abuse following the correct steps in line with the company Safeguarding Adult Policies and procedures and Local Safeguarding Adults policies.

To undertake such other duties as may be mutually determined from time to time.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person