Bank Care Assistant
Reference
PRI101196
Location
Cleveland House, Greaves Hall Avenue, Banks, Southport, Lancashire PR9 8BL
Priory Group Division
Adult Care
Salary
£13.20 per hour
Hours
Bank
Vacancy Type
Bank
Job Advert Location Description
Cleveland House is located in Banks, Southport and we offer residential support for 32 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs.
We are looking for Bank Support Workers to join our team.
The role:
Supports and assists qualified staff in the planning and implementation of resident care. Delivering care to the resident as prescribed by the individual care plans.
Key Accountabilities
Quality
1. Assists qualified staff with implementation of individual resident care plans undertaking
routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the well being, dignity and treatment of all
residents
2. Provides practical support and responsive care to residents who require assistance with
intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such
activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation
3. Observes and monitors the well being of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and
documented as appropriate.
4. Monitors and allocates the work for care assistants.
5. Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and
visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
Innovation
6. Works with local management to develop and implement new services within the unit.
Value
7. Ensures that service users are receiving care, which is value for their money.
Responsibility
8. Monitors the work of care assistants.
Budgets & equipment
9. Collective responsibility for the care and appropriate use of resources in the home.
Informatics
10. Responsibility for the accuracy of personal recordings in residents’ records and maintaining confidentiality.
Communication & Interaction
11. The nature of the role necessitates frequent interaction with staff, residents and visitors in the home involving the regular exchange of routine information in person and over the telephone.
12. Well-developed observational and listening skills are essential for monitoring the mental, emotional and physical well being of residents.
Working environment
13. The problems faced by residents may present difficult and challenging situations, which may heighten the physical, sensory and emotional demands of the role.
Special Features
14. The role holder is encouraged to participate in additional governance or training activities to enhance the service.
Job Advert Role Description
Knowledge & Skills
Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 2 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English.
Experience
Previous care experience is essential preferably working in a setting relevant to the home.
Autonomy & Impact
Organises and prioritises work, referring complex issues to senior staff with the majority of duties being routine and covered by local procedures and policy.
Intelligent Problem Solving
There is a limited degree of flexibility in altering the sequence of routine tasks. However, the role holder is encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions, which lead to improvements in
healthcare processes or therapeutic activities and events.
Division DBS info
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.