Responsible to : Manager and Care Manager
Purpose : To care for the clients in a manner, which respects their dignity and privacy and promotes their independence. Employees must have a caring attitude, patience, empathy, and a willingness to help. Job flexibility will be required. Employees must have a genuine desire to work with the elderly, mentally infirm and enthusiasm for suggestion and progress to ensure the standards and quality of care at Amberley House is maintained.
Main responsibilities :
· To comply with the homes Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
· To comply with latest infection prevention regulations and practices throughout the home
· Attend and contribute to staff appraisal meetings.
· To maintain confidentiality on all aspects of care and your work within the home.
· To have a working knowledge of the homes policies and procedures.
· To establish good relationships with the Service Users, relatives, colleagues, and other people visiting the home.
· To assist clients in preparing for bed, including washing and undressing, offering reassurance and comfort.
· To assist Service Users in getting out of bed, washing and dressing. This carried out with patience and empathy {when applicable i.e. Respite Service Users}.
· To assist Service Users with personal care which includes : using the bath ; foot and nail care ; shampooing hair ; helping a client shave ; combing or brushing hair ; mouth care ; denture care ; helping a Service User use the toilet facilities inc catheter care and incontinent aids {when applicable}.
· To carry out regular checks throughout the night {where instructed} taking into account the Service Users privacy. {when applicable}
· To carry out regular security and fire protection checks throughout the night time period. {when applicable}
· Helping the Service Users with physical and mental activity, this could involve talking to them, taking them out for a walk or day trip, reading to them, writing on their behalf, assisting with their hobbies and recreational activities.
· To carry out all occupation therapies as dictated by the Activity Reports.
· To participate and co-ordinate meaningful activities and support external entertainers in the home
· To complete daily, accurate and factual documentation on the caredocs system
· To obtain following specimens for analysis ; blood, urine, faecal, and sputum {this only if you have been trained and are confident in performing these duties}.
· Assist with serving meals and other domestic duties including food preparation in the evening and laundry throughout your shift. Assist Service Users with eating of their meals if required.
· To communicate to registered manager if any serious or unsafe events occur.
· Answer emergency bells , greet visitors, answer the telephone and door.
· To have working knowledge of homes emergency procedures.
· Ensuring care notes and any other form of written report that affects your work are read and kept up to date.
· Attend internal and external training as required and complete all allocated mandatory training within your probation period
· Maintain a smart and professional appearance.
· Undertake a responsible attitude towards economy, care of equipment, and property.
· Work alongside other colleagues to ensure safe practices are being carried out on every shift.
· To ensure all residents receive person-centred quality care.
· Commitment to supporting and promoting independence for service users on a short term contract.
· Understanding and ability to professional support individuals and their families where EOL or palliative care is in place.
Note : In addition to the responsibilities listed above it may be necessary to perform other duties not listed. Consideration will be given to your skills and status when requesting you to perform these duties.
Pay: £12.81-£12.96 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plympton PL7 2HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
