Care Assistant

1 week ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Rosmead Healthcare Ltd Full time

Position:
Care Worker

Department/Location:
Care and Support

Reports to:
Senior Care Assistant

Objectives of the job

  • To work as part of a team to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence
  • To ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard
  • To assist in the care of the residents physical environment and in the general dayday activities of the care home

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Organisation-wide:

  • To work as part of an efficient team and to contribute to the smooth running of the Care Home
  • To continue professional development through attending and contributing to internal/external training and development, meetings and supervisions
  • To comply with Rosmead Healthcare's Health & Safety policy and procedures at all times.
  • To represent Rosmead Healthcare in a professional and positive manner at all times and in all communications with residents, visitors and staff
  • To maintain confidentially regarding all issues and information relating to residents and the Home

Functional:

  • Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents with all personal care and activities of daily living
  • Assist residents who have limited mobility, or physical disabilities, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided
  • To make and change beds and tidy rooms and maintain residents clothing
  • To undertake various domestic tasks to assist in the smooth running of the Care Home
  • Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or have behaviours that may challenge
  • Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are terminally ill or who have a progressive illness
  • Assist in social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities in the Care Home to enhance quality of life
  • To act as a key worker to a number of residents and be responsible for the care of those person's rooms, clothing and emotional needs etc.
  • To contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse
  • To care for residents who may be temporarily sick and needing assistance with changing dressing under the supervision of your line manager
  • To assist at meal times and with assisted feeds when a resident may require help
  • To answer the nurse call, telephones, take and pass on accurate messages to the Line Manager
  • Carry out regular checks on residents to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing
  • Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
  • To provide resident care in support of a registered nurse to ensure deliver of a high quality of resident care
  • Record and report resident observations in care plans to ensure maintenance of accurate and up to date records
  • Work within Care Home policies/ procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for residents and other colleagues
  • Follow security procedure in order to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, belongings' and the property as a whole

Competencies
Communication

  • To professionally represent Rosmead Healthcare in all dealing with individuals and external contacts.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to accurately complete care plans and maintain up to date information
  • To maintain personal contact with clients through individual and group discussion/interaction under direct or indirect supervision from qualified staff
  • Cooperate and maintain good working relationships with other colleagues that are attending and treating clients to maximise resident care
  • Maintain good relationships and an empathetic and professional approach to residents, and relatives
  • Experience of communicating effectively with residents, partners, stakeholders and other relevant bodies

Knowledge/Qualifications

  • Have experience of caring for people e.g. raising a family, caring for elderly relatives, voluntary or paid experience of challenging behavior
  • Be willing to train and work towards an NVQ level
  • Ability to show empathy, understanding and experience of the needs of the residents
  • Well developed time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to make balanced, clear and timely decisions.
  • Takes a pro active approach to consulting and involving in decision making process as appropriate.
  • Knowledge of food hygiene preparation or a willingness to learn
  • Undertake mandatory training
  • Understanding of and clear commitment to equal opportunities
  • Understanding of and clear commitment to health and safety practices.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay:
£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:

CA

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