REPORTING TO: REGISTERED MANAGER, Deputy MANAGER & senior care staff
Required:
· Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
· Team player
· Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
· Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Desired:
· Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved/working towards)
· Experience of working with the relevant client group
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Care:
Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Service Users, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
Assist Service Users in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst 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 behavioral problems.
Assist in promotion of continence.
Assist in the delivery of care for Service Users who are dying or who have progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
Observe care planning needs for Service Users and complete written 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 in the Home.
Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
Under supervision and guidance of the Registered Manger and Deputy Manager to report on the well-being of Service Users.
Carry out regular checks on Service Users at intervals determined by Senior Staff Members.
Make visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
Clean and maintain equipment used by Service Users/Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
If applicable, care for Service User’s clothing and rooms as named and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
Assist Service Users who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with the serving of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested.
Escort Service Users travelling to and from the Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Service User’s personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Service Users.
COMMUNICATION:
Participate in Staff and Service Users’ meetings as and when required.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Report immediately to the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service Users, colleague, self or other.
Understand and ensure the implementation of the Home’s Health and Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager, or the maintenance person any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practice within the Home.
GENERAL:
Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Home.
Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notify the Registered Manager/Deputy 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.
Ensure the security of the Home is maintained at all times.
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
