Care Assistant Job in Linden House Nursing Home

Care Assistant

Wellington, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Responsible to: Registered Nurse in charge

Type of working: Team working

Key Duties:

To provide personal care to both male and female residents in a person centred way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence To assist with the admission of residents eg settling them, unpacking, recording property To maintain the residents' physical comfort at all times To monitor the residents' health and well being and to report any changes. This will include recording their blood pressure and temperature To assist the residents where necessary to maintain an adequate food and fluid intake To maintain the emotional comfort of the residents - joining in activities or 1:1 time for them To assist the residents in their daily activities, ensuring that they attend those activities chosen by them To act as escort on appointments or trips for residents To provide care and support for residents' families and friends To act as a keyworker for allocated residents and liaise with families To undertake any task delegated by the nurse in charge within your capabilities To maintain records as specified by Health and Social Care Act (2008), Care Act (2014) and by Sandra Joyce

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specifically, daily records To comply with all Health & Safety and Fire legislation and Linden House's Policies and Procedures at all times To take steps, relevant to the role, to prevent, reduce or control the risk of infection within the home. To work as part of the Linden House team, attending meetings and following guidance where necessary To attend training courses where necessary To undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Care plans: 1 year (preferred) Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LIN141024

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