Job Description

To participate as part of a team in providing care for service users. To assist in the planning and delivery of care to service users ensuring that their personal, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs are met. To ensure that the service provides opportunities for service users to exercise choice and independence and participation in the community. To ensure that the personal dignity of each service user is promoted and that their privacy and confidentiality is respected.
RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) To contribute to the development of and assist with the implementation of individually planned programmes of care and activities according to each service users needs.(b) To encourage and participate in social activities both within and outside the home.(c) To develop and maintain relationships with the service users' families, friends and advocates.(d) To contribute to the establishment and review of care standards in the home.(e) To undertake direct tasks and participate in shift changes if required.(f) To undertake any reasonable task related to the provision of care as required by the manager of the home.(g) To report any problems/changes/complaints concerning the home or service users to the management.(h) To contribute to the establishment and review of care standards in the home.(i) To have a working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, and awareness of policies and procedures within the home.(j) To work to the aims and purpose of the Home as stated in the Statement of Purpose.(k) To participate in strategies, which enable staff, service users and other stakeholders to affect the way the service is delivered.(l) To comply with the GSCC Code of Practice.(m) To maintain good working relationships and communication with all stakeholders.(n) To attend training courses as required.(o) To comply (as far as possible and practicable) with CSCI Minimum Standards.(p) To comply with the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Care Homes Regulations 2001, and other relevant legislation.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
(a) Helping service users with dressing/undressing.(b) Helping with personal hygiene when necessary.(c) Bathing/washing service users as necessary.(d) Care of finger nails/hair.(e) Assisting with toileting as required.(f) Promoting mobility and independence.(g) Talking to and showing an interest in service users and their hobbies.(h) Ensuring the safety of service users both within and outside the home.(i) Making and changing beds and tidying service users rooms.(j) Care of service users clothes.(k) Assisting service users at meal times when needed.(l) Participating in staff meetings.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Birmingham B46 1TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

care home: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person