JOB DESCRIPTION CARE ASSISTANT
Position: Care Assistant 36+ Hours per week
Responsible to: Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Leaders
Purpose of position:
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of service users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence and to help in the general day-to-day activities of the home.
Principal Responsibilities
1. To assist residents who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing,
undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet.
2. To help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
3. To care for residents who are temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor
dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, etc.
4. To help care for residents who are dying.
5. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through
talking to them, sharing with them in activities.
6. To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty commodes.
7. tidy and clear the dining room.
8. To answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
9. To read and write reports; take part in staff and residents' meetings and in training activities as directed.
10. To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
11. To comply with the home's guidelines and policies at all times.
12. To report to the Registered Managers/ Team Leaders any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a resident.
13. To encourage residents to remain as independent as possible.
14. To follow shift routine guides.
Person Specification Essential Criteria
1. Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care or care certificate
2. Self motivated.
3. Organised.
4. Flexible.
5. Caring.
6. Sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm.
7. An active team player but also able to work on own initiative.
8. A good communicator.
All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment. All staff are expected to respect the requirements under the Data Protection Act
May 2018. All staff must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safely at Work, etc Act 1974.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Application question(s):
- We do not offer sponsorship
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
