Care Assistant
Location: Brent
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Flexible
Summary Of Role
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. Care Assistants are expected to provide care and support similar to what a family member would offer, rather than tasks typically handled by a nurse.
Principal Responsibilities
* To assist customers who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
* To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
* To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
* To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill.
* To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
* To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
* To inspect, launder and mend customers’ clothes.
* To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
* To be involved in reading and writing reports and being involved in customers’ reviews and training activities.
* To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
* To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer.
* To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care Assistants possess the following qualities:
* Self motivated & well organised.
* Flexible.
* Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
* Ability to use own initiative.
* Ability to communicate effectively.
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