This is a full time position and shifts are on a two week rolling rota;
Week One- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday all 8am-8pm shifts
Week Two- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Job Title: Care Assistant
Reporting To:
Home Manager
Senior Care Team Leader
Job Purpose: To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the home.
Primary
Responsibility: To meet the needs of the people who live at Samuel Hobson House ensuring that an individual approach is taken whilst dignity, privacy, choice are respected and promoted.
To uphold the standards of the company in day to day practice and to represent the company in a professional and positive manner when dealing with others.
Skills, Knowledge
& Qualifications
Required:
· Must be willing to work towards and QCF level 2 Health and Social Care
· Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
· Team player
· Satisfactory DBS check
· Experience of working with the elderly.
Main
Responsibilities:
Care
· Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
· Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring residents retain their comfort and dignity.
· Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
· Closely monitor residents who may be confused and / or who have behavior problems.
· Assist in the promotion of continence.
· Assist in the delivery of care for clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
· Observe care planning needs for residents 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 residents 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 the supervision and guidance of senior support staff, report on the well-being of residents.
· Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by senior support staff.
· 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 homes disposal of waste policy. Ensure the home resources are used appropriately.
· Clean and maintain equipment used by residents / relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
· If applicable, care for clients 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 homes policies and procedures.
· Assist residents who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving food / drinks as requested / required. Wash up as requested / required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wolstanton, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
