Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
· To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse
· To support and enable service users to maintain skills and personal interests while delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
· To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge
Location:
Ackroyd House Nursing Home
Working Hours:
Full time over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
Role-specific Duties:
The Carer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing
· To contribute to the efficient running of the service
· Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
· Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed
· Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of service users
· Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
Working with Others:
· Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service
· Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users
· If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life
Leading by Example:
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:
· Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
· Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
· Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
Personal and Professional Development:
· Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
· Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its requirements
· Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
· Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
· Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
· Be open to learning opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person