Job Description

Objectives of the job

To work as part of a team to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence To ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard To assist in the care of the residents physical environment and in the general day-day activities of the care home

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Organisation-wide: -

To work as part of an efficient team and to contribute to the smooth running of the Care Home To continue professional development through attending and contributing to internal/external training and development, meetings and supervisions To comply with Rosmead Healthcare's Health & Safety policy and procedures at all times. To represent Rosmead Healthcare in a professional and positive manner at all times and in all communications with residents, visitors and staff To maintain confidentially regarding all issues and information relating to residents and the Home
Functional: -

Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents with all personal care and activities of daily living Assist residents who have limited mobility, or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided To make and change beds and tidy rooms and maintain residents clothing To undertake various domestic tasks to assist in the smooth running of the Care Home Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or have behaviours that may challenge Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are terminally ill or who have a progressive illness Assist in social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities in the Care Home to enhance quality of life To act as a Care Assistant to a number of residents and be responsible for the care of those person's rooms, clothing and emotional needs etc. To contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse To care for residents who may be temporarily sick and needing assistance with changing dressing under the supervision of your line manager To assist at meal times and assist with feeding when a resident may require help
To answer assistance calls, telephones, take and pass on accurate messages to the Line Manager

Carry out regular checks on residents to ensure their health, safety and well-being Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained To provide resident care in support of a registered nurse to ensure deliver of a high quality of resident care Record and report resident observations in care plans to ensure maintenance of accurate and up to date records Work within Care Home policies/ procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for residents and other colleagues Follow security procedure in order to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, belongings' and the property as a whole
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 24 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Experience:

Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Health care workers