Permanent role days available
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICANTS REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP
To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards. To ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Residents, Staff Members and Visitors.
· Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting residents when required with all aspects of daily living.
· Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual.
· Provide supervision and attention when needed, 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 provide positive behavioral support to enhance quality of life.
· Assist in the promotion of continence
· Assist in the delivery of care for residents at end of life or have a progressive illness.
· Observe care planning needs for residents and complete electronic 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 Care Home.
· Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.
· Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
· Report on well-being of residents.
· Carry out regular checks on residents 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 Care Home's disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Home's resources are used appropriately
· Clean and maintain equipment used by residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc.
· Ensure the Care Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company's attention to detail philosophy
· If applicable, care for Care Home 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 residents who need help during meal times, be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc. Assist with servicing of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested/required.
· Escort residents travelling to and from the Care Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
· Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with residents
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.61 per hour
Expected hours: 33 per week
Work Location: In person