Senior Carer/team Leader

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Axis Health Solutions Full time

Axis Health Solutions LTD searching for a gentle and coordinated
Carer.


If you want to make a real difference to people's lives and empower them to live more independently, then becoming a care workermay be the right role for you.


A care worker or carer supports a person who needs help with daily tasks, enabling them to live their best life.

A care worker can work in a care home with the elderlyor people with learning disabilities.


Sometimes, they might need specialist training to be able to support patients with particular issues (MS or dementia, for example).

A care worker may have to work irregular hours and shift work, which can include working nights and weekends.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Care Worker


The main duties and responsibilities of a care worker include: providing personal care, such as showering, shaving, oral hygiene and dressing, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, maintaining records and reporting any changes, assisting with meal preparation and household tasks, and providing emotional support and companionship.


Care workers and carers must also respect clients' privacy, dignity, and individuality, and communicate effectively with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.

It's important for care workers to have the necessary training and qualifications, whilst following safeguarding procedures, as well as empathy and compassion, to provide high-quality care to those in need.


What do the daily responsibilities of a care worker include?

  • Helping care home residents with their personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating
  • Providing company: chattingand sharing news
  • Involvement with writing residents' care plans
  • Providing information to family members regarding the care plan
  • Ensuring that the resident's needs and wishes are met
  • Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care
  • Recording and reporting essential informationin the residents' daily reports accurately and immediately (communication systems, care and health monitoring, accident and incident reports)
  • Administering medication under supervision (as detailed in their individual medication administration record)
  • Gently encouraging residents to get involved with recreational activities and hobbies
  • Giving feedback to health and social care professionals

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract

Salary:
£11.50-£12.54 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Schedule:

  • Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Domicilliary care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person
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