Job description
Responsible to: Manager, Team Leader, Senior Carer
Principal Responsibilities
* To assist Service Users with personal care.
* Incorporate a person centred approach working following the care plan to achieve this.
* To help care for Service Users who are on palliative care (end of life).
* To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of Service Users through talking to them and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations.
* To maintain a safe environment and ensure good infection control techniques.
* To read and write reports, making appropriate care plan entries.
* To take part in staff meetings.
* To complete all statutory training.
* To comply with the home's policies and procedures at all times.
* To report to the manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a Service User.
* To encourage Service Users to remain as independent as possible.
* To respect the confidentiality of all matters and the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
* To ensure awareness of the employee's responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
* To maintain accurate notes and records about each Service User and to hand over all relevant information to staff regarding the ongoing care of individual Service Users.
* Cover absences for night as and when required.
* Any other duties as required.
The perfect candidate will have the following attributes;
* Caring nature
* Friendly and positive attitude
* Willing to learn and take on challenges
* Patience and understanding
* Be honest and trustworthy
* Have a genuine interest within the Care Sector
* Flexible approach to work
Please be aware that this job description only depicts some of the key duties and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list. Duties will vary over time and may change in accordance with new regulations
Job Types:, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.21 per hour
DBS will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NCA06