Overview
You will be working as part of a focused team in maintaining the personal care needs of our residents, respecting their dignity and promoting their independence at all times. You will also ensure that our care services are of a consistently high standard and help in caring for our residents, and undertake other general activities in our Home. Your role includes providing dignified personal care, assisting during mealtimes, and provide sensitive and appropriate support with various aspects of people's lives.
Beyond physical care, you'll also be a comforting and attentive listener. This role is varied, and every day is different, so being adaptable, and using your common sense and initiative are a 'must' for this role. You do not need to have worked as a Carer before applying to us, but all experience in this field will help.
Responsibilities
* To respond positively to the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the residents
* To monitor the health, welfare and well being of residents; following care plans
* To monitor residents' hygiene and self-care and record and report any changes to this
* To maintain proper and accurate records regarding the residents and other Home information, writing reports in the care plan on daily events
* Ensure that the staff team is supported at all times maintaining professional relationships with all staff, setting a good example regarding general conduct at work
* To be aware and follow all procedures of the Home
* To be knowledgeable regarding emergency procedures pertaining to the Home
* To keep up to date with recent care developments, attend relevant courses/training
* To have knowledge of the use of any equipment within the Home
Qualities
* Caring
* Hard Working
* Empathetic
* Good communication skills
* Willingness to Learn
* Good Listener
A full enhanced disclosure must be provided, the cost of this will be met by the employee. This is a permanent role working 44 hours per week over 4 nights including a share of weekends. You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.87 per hour
Work Location: In person