Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Cornerstones, Reading, Berkshire, 2Dominion Group
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £12.00
Purpose
To provide personal care to clients living in extra-care accommodation and/or in the wider community in accordance with individual care plans and the A2Dominion Group philosophy of care.
Key responsibilities / deliverables
⦁ In accordance with individual care plans, provide clients with physical support which may include household and domestic tasks, shopping, food preparation, personal hygiene and self-care.
⦁ Administer medication in accordance with individual care plans, the Medication Policy and relevant training.
⦁ Provide emotional support in a sensitive and empathetic manner, offering guidance in accordance with procedures and the boundaries of the job role.
⦁ Provide support to enable tenants to maintain independence with daily living and participate in tasks and activities inside and outside their home, and to access services appropriate to their abilities.
⦁ Respond to calls received through the emergency alarm system, or by telephone from the call centre and take appropriate follow up action.
⦁ Report to the line manager concerns regarding safeguarding issues or significant changes in the health and social circumstances of a client, contributing to specific care needs as directed.
⦁ Record relevant information on contact sheets at each visit in accordance with procedures and maintain all other relevant records.
⦁ To attend team meetings, training, and appraisal and supervision meetings as requested.
⦁ Support the induction and training of new and existing employees as requested.
⦁ To understand and comply with the Group’s health and safety policies and procedures at all times including (but not limited to): Personal Safety, Emergency Procedures, Manual Handling and use of aids and equipment.
Knowledge, skills and competencies
Qualifications / training:
⦁ Good standard of Maths and English
⦁ RCF Level 2 In Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willing to study towards)
Evidence of training covering; health & safety; fire safety; first aid; manual handling; food hygiene and infection control; medication; safeguarding; personal care
Knowledge / Skills:
⦁ Previous employment or personal experience of providing care and/ or support to others.
⦁ Understanding the needs of older people in maintaining their independence.
⦁ Understanding Care Standards
⦁ Ability to keep accurate records, following administrative procedures and confidentiality guidelines.
⦁ Awareness of professional boundaries and how to manage these.
Basic Computer skills.