Main Purpose of role
To ensure the highest standards of care and services is delivered to residents and relatives and visitors in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Ensure all residents in out care receive person centred care in line with their individual needs and this is delivered with empathy and thorough attention to detail.
Main Duties and Key Accountabilities
Ensure the highest standard of care and attention is given to our residents, providing residents with personalised holistic approach to their care, respecting their choices, wishes and preferences.
Support the Senior on duty to deliver designated duties.
Recognise the changing needs, wishes and preferences of residents, raising these with colleagues and the Senior in charge, and making any relevant changes to the care plan, by supporting the well-being of residents through observation, empathy and responding to their needs.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding residents, visitors and staff.
Provide a role model of professional behaviour to all staff and understand, engage with and promote and embody the ethos of Resthaven.
Support the Senior in the day to day running of the floor.
Quality and resident Care
Identify and provide all aspects of care, reviewing as required
Use the care planning system to ensure a personalised plan of care is implemented for all residents taking into account needs, wishes and preferences.
Ensure accurate records are made at all times, ensure records are entered daily on the relevant charts and care plans.
Adhere to infection control procedures, and raise concerns if standards of cleanliness in rooms are not to standard, always ensure rooms are clean and presentable.
Act as a keyworker for a designated number of residents within the Home.
Encourage and support residents participation in activities of interest to them.
Ensure residents are made aware of planned activities for the day, assisting residents to lead fulfilled lives through activity and daily choice.
Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
Ensure the privacy and dignity of the individual is maintained at all times.
Report back to the senior on duty information on condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.
Recognise issue’s relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate person.
Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet specific physical, emotional, and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals.
Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental health, and chronic diseases.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £14.59 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exmouth EX8 2SD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
