Newbridge House
261 Tettenhall Road
Wolverhampton
Where aspirations are the basis of the future WV6 0DE
Job Description
This is a Dawn role so 6.30am-10.30 am for 3 days a week
This is set rota pattern of
Week 1 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Week2 Tuesday Saturday Sunday
Support Worker/Care Assistant
Responsible to: Senior care officers, Deputy Manager and Manager
Job Summary: Assist and enable in the motivation an care of the service users encouraging them to lad as independent life as possible according to their care plans
Condition: Working on a rota basis incorporating a mixture of shift patterns as the service requires and where necessary night duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist and enable the service users with all aspects of their personal care as set out in their care plan. This may include washing, dressing continence care and toileting.
* Enable the service users with their mobility following correct manual handling guidance and again as set out in their care plan.
* Too assist in the care of a resident whom may be at the end stages of their life.
* Promote a person centered approach and always consider the service user first in every thing that is done.
* To promote choice and involvement in every aspect of daily living where possible.
* To follow the person centred plans and be involved in recording information as directed by the senior care officers.
* Assist residents preparing, serving and at times eating meals.
* Cooking meals as required by the service
* Be familiar with policies and procedures.
* Attend staff meetings and training courses as advised by the management team.
* Ensure efficient response to the nurse call.
* Ensure that service users belongings are cared for and respected this includes clothing.
* To assist with the laundering of service users clothing.
* Present a professional image when answering the door or telephone.
* Ensure that confidentiality is maintained and the policy adhered to.
* Participate in housekeeping across the home as is required and directed by senior staff and the management team.
* Have due regards to the health & Safety policy and dress code.
* Give first aid when required.
* To observe all fire regulations
* To adhere to the equal opportunities policy of the home.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed and altered in the light of changed service needs and developments after discussion with the post holder.
Infection Prevention
Maintain a current knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and policies through annual mandatory updates and role specific training.
Demonstrate a current knowledge of infection prevention and control practices through the delivery of clinical care and maintenance of a safe environment in accordance with infection prevention and control practices and policies. Take part in infection prevention initiatives in the local area. Challenge infection prevention practices, reporting breaches using relevant Home policies as appropriate (e.g. incident reporting policy).
Equal Opportunities Policy
It is the aim of NewBridge to ensure that no job application or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of sex, disability, age sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins or is not placed at disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, NewBridge has an Equal Opportunity Policy and it is for each employee to comply with and contribute to its success.
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and associated legislation, to maintain a safe working environment for both staff and visitors, to observe obligations under organisational and departmental Health and Safety Policies, maintaining awareness of safe practices and assessment of risk.
Data Protection
If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on computerised or manual records in a fair and lawful way in line with the Data Protection Act 2000. To hold data only for specific purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations, as instructed.
Customer Care
It is the aim of the home to provide residents with the best possible care and services. In order to meet this aim, all our staff are required at all times to put the resident and other service users first and do their utmost to meet their requests and needs courteously and efficiently.
Safeguarding
All employees have a responsibility to support the safety and well-being of children, young people and adults at risk of harm and to practice in accordance with legislation. Knowledge, skills and competency are to be maintained according to role and responsibilities in order to fulfil Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk responsibilities. All employees are expected to comply with existing local Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Smoking Policy
NewBridge provides a smoke-free work environment.
Confidentiality
NewBridge is fully committed to encouraging its staff to freely contribute views on all aspects of health service activities, especially those on delivery of care and services to patients. However, you shall not, either during or after the end of your employment (however it is terminated), divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information relating to the home. This includes, but is not limited to, information covering patients, individual staff records, industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and prices or business forecasts.
Your obligations of confidentiality under this clause shall not prevent you from raising genuine concerns about healthcare, or a belief that criminal conduct, breach of a legal obligation, health and safety breaches or damage to the environment has been, is being, or is likely to be committed, or any information tending to show any of the above has been, is being, or is likely to be, deliberately concealed, provided that such disclosure is made in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and the Homess Policy on Raising Concerns at Work-Whistle Blowing Policy, a copy of which is available from the Human Resources Department.
Development
NewBridge is committed to supporting the development of all staff. All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisal with their manager and identify performance standards for the post. As part of the appraisal process employees have a joint responsibility with their line manager to identify any learning and development needs in order to meet the agreed performance standards required of the post holder.
I have read the job description for this role and agree to undertake those duties as laid down.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (required)
* Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
* Good English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person