Job purpose: To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards. To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Service. To maintain a safe environment within the service users' home.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications Required
:
? Genuine interest in working with the relevant service users group
? Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
? Team player
? Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
? Ability to work on own initiative
? Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme
Desired
:
? Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
? SVQ Level 2 in Care
? A valid and up to date Moving & Handling People certificate
Main responsibilities:
? Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting service users through the implementation of their tailored care plan, where applicable the following should be adhered to:
? Assist Service Users (People Experiencing Care) in all aspects of their care needs, e.g.physical, emotional and spiritual. Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring service users retain their comfort and dignity
? Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility, or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
? Closely monitor Service Users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems
? Assist in the promotion of continence
? Assist in the delivery of care for Service Users who are dying or who have a progressive illness
? Observe care planning needs for Service Users and complete daily records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures
? Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities
Communication
? Report any changes in Service Users physical or emotional condition to the Service Manager or Person in Charge as applicable
? Provide comfort and company on a one to one basis for service users
? Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required Training and Development
? Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
? Attend mandatory training days/course, on or off site as and when required
? Participate in relevant SVQ training to achieve required qualifications Health & Safety
? Report immediately to the Service Manager or Person in Charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service Users, colleague, self or another
? Understand, and ensure the implementation of the GSHC Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures Service User's Home
? Report to the Service Manager any faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment or any potential hazard
? Promote safe working practice while on duty
General
? Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
? Notify the Service Manager or Person in Charge as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and also on your return to work from all periods of absence
? Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Company
? Ensure the security of the Service User's Home is maintained at all times
? Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
? Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
? Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you
This indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
The Good Shepherd Home Care Ltd reserves the right to amend this from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with GSHC Ltd the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 - 35 per week
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Childcare
Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobs.co.uk will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.