About the job Care Assistant
To carry out a range of tasks in support of, or the delivery of, the service.
Personal care tasks such as the administration of prescribed medication or the provision of support to passengers who require physical or medical intervention.
The ability to work without close supervision.
# Performance Indicators
The core value of Adult Services Older People Service is to promote Dignity in Care, independence, and respect whilst providing high quality and competitive residential and day care for older people. The organisation aims to be the first choice provider of care services in the Lancashire area.
The purpose of this job is to provide personal care and general support to older people and people with dementia who need long term residential care.
Physical tasks include: washing, dressing, bathing and feeding clients, including those with special needs arising from physical or mental deterioration
# Social duties include: talking to and motivating clients, helping clients to maintain contact with family and community, assisting with shopping, and organising group social activities
# Co-operating with domestic staff to best meet the personal needs of the client
# Attending relevant training courses as agreed with the management staff
# Assisting with laundry duties and care of client's items including emptying and cleaning commodes, making and changing beds, cleaning and tidying lockers
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