Care Assistant

3 months ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Wisteria House Dementia Care Full time

Why not come and join an amazing team and work at Wisteria House Woolwell, part of a CQC outstanding group.

Wisteria House Woolwell is a 33 bedded care home for people living with dementia. We are part of a CQC outstanding group that specialises in Quality of life. We have a generous staffing ration, to include 3 full time registered managers.

It important to us that our staff team feel proud and worthy and that they feel empowered (part of the decision making)within the leadership team.

We offer a very caring, supportive team, great training opportunities to progress within the company, as well as free meals to include healthy options (free subscriptions to Sliming world), assistance with travel for individuals that don't have own transport, Vouchers scheme for good attendance.

Our staff feel that the Leadership team are very supportive, and staff feel more relaxed, comfortable in a homely environment where they do not have to wear uniforms.

**Job description**

**We are currently looking for care staff for days to join our team at Wisteria House Dementia Care in Woolwell. These are permanent positions for 24hours to 36hours per week.**

**We will be looking for care staff who have a kind, caring and dedicated nature in providing person centred care, in supporting individuals with Dementia. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and being part of a CQC outstanding group.**

**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**

To assist with the delivery of care on a daily basis and to foster an atmosphere of openness, transparency and respect, in which the individuals living at Wisteria House, families, friends and staff all feel valued, safe and that their opinions matter.

Experienced preferred but we welcome inexperienced staff as we are able to offer a full 4 week supportive and extensive training course.

1. To be sensitive to individuals from different backgrounds.

2. To assist other care staff, team leaders and the management team.

3. Liaise with outside agencies such as GP’s, social services, hospital staff, in emergency situations during the night.

4. To be able to work off own initiative and have good time management

5. Must present to be a caring approachable person at all times.

6. Communicate clearly with other team members.

7. Be able to complete appropriate documentation, via our care docs system. To include, personal care, any professional visits, activities and any incidents.

8. Communicate effectively with Individuals whilst recognising they may have needs for alternative communication. Including AIS

9. Take responsibility for own personal development learning and performance including participation in supervision.

10. Work with management on any new training requirements.

11. Recognise the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the team.

12. Be aware of any legal issues pertinent to the health care sector.

13. Identify the risks involved with work related activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.

14. Use the appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards.

(a) Hand washing.

(b) Hygiene procedures.

(c) Disposal of waste.

(d) Reporting and treatment of sharps spillages.

(e) Dealing with blood and bodily fluid spillages.

(f) Assist service users in adopting infection control methods.

(g) Ensuring the correct PPE is available.

15. Respect service user’s privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs.

16. Alert other team members to any risks to either themselves or the service user.

17. Participate in the tea/coffee making requests from service users.

18. Ensure safe storage of hazardous substances such as cleaning products, medication and sharps.

19. Enable service users to access the appropriate professionals in the working team and outside agencies.

20. Read, sign and date policies and procedures in the workplace especially the Safeguarding and whistle blowing policy.

21. Be able to manage time effectively.

22. Maintain confidentiality or information relating to service users, relatives and staff in the work place.

23. Demonstrate an ability to value the opinion of others.

24. Have the ability to cope the occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour.

25. Be flexible and responsive to change.

26. Have the ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious service users.

27. To abide by the working rotas and discuss any changes you wish to make with the management team.

28. To report any health and safety issues, fire issues, COSHH issues, infection control issues and any other issues surrounding the service users.

29. To participate in the daily routine of the general tidying of the service users rooms, kitchen, laundry and spring cleaning.

30. Ensure time sheets are signed and handed in on time.

31. Any other duties in line with the care of the service users and the smooth running of the home.

Work Remotely
- No

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


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