Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Cockermouth, United Kingdom Kirklands Care Limited Full time

Hours per week: : 24 / 36 Hours = 12.5 hour Days 06.45am - 7.15pm

Based: Kirklands Care Home
- **Job Purpose**:_

To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure that residents retain their dignity and individuality and to be involved in the general activities of the care centre/unit.

**Principle Accountabilities**:
**1. Care**
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents when required. Tasks include washing, toileting, dressing, undressing and all other aspects of daily living.
- Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed whilst ensuring residents retain their comfort and dignity.
- Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility or physical learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
- Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
- Assist in the promotion of continence.
- Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
- Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records as instructed in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Assist in a framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre.
- Answer the Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages properly.
- Under the supervision and guidance of senior care Staff report on the well-being of residents.
- Make visitors feel welcome and provide refreshments/assistance when required.
- Make and change beds, ensuring rooms are clean and tidy and commodities are empty, in line with the care centre’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the care centre’s resources are used appropriately.
- Clean and maintain equipment used by residents/relatives, e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. ensure the care centre is kept clean and tidy in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
- If applicable, care for resident’s clothing and rooms as named and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
- Ensure that the full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Assist residents who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc.) Assist with serving of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested/required.

**2. Communication**
- Participate in Staff and resident meetings as and when required.

**3. Training & Development**
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
- Attend mandatory training days/courses on or off site as and when required.
- Participate in relevant NVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

**4. Health & Safety**
- Report immediately to the Home Manager or handyperson in charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the care centre’s Health & Safety policy and emergency and fire procedures.
- Report to the Home Manager or the Handy Person any faulty appliances, damaged furniture/equipment or any potential hazards.
- Promote safe working practices within the care home.

**5. General**
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the care ho.
- Ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
- Notify the Home Manager or the person in charge as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and also on your return to work after periods of absence.
- Ensure the security of the care centre is maintained at all times.
- Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
- Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

**6. Communications & Working Relationships**:

- Should be able to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and Line Managers.

**7. Decision Making Authority & Responsibility**:

- Is able to consider alternatives and assesses their impact and potential problems. Can implement decisions and evaluate results.

**The Person**

**Qualifications**:
Relevant vocational qualification (or working towards) - Desirable

Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes - Essential

**Knowledge & Experience**:
Experience of working with the relevant resident group - Desirable, but full training can be given

**Skills**:
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels - Essential

Team player - Essential

**Other**:
Genuine interest in working with the relevant resident group - Essential
Satisfactory DBS check - Essential

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£12.60 per hour

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