Care and Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Bury, United Kingdom Unique Training Solutions in Partnership with Bury Local Care Organisation Full time

We are currently looking to hire Care Assistants to work in our CQC rated "Good Care" home in Bury. Our residents are mainly over 65 and require support to live fulfilling, independent lives. This an in residence role you so will not have to drive. We want to hire a number of Care and Support workers who have a genuine interest in working within a caring environment with the elderly and gain additional experience in Dementia care.

There is no lone working, you will work alongside a Home Manager, trained caring/nursing staff and senior care assistants.

We ask that you are:
Able to communicate effectively at all levels

Are a team player

Willingness to participate in training programmes

Satisfactory DBS check and ISA check

Basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act

Basic understanding of Infection Control

**Desirable**:Previous experience of working in a care setting

Relevant Qualifications ( Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care)

Evidence of having undertaken relevant training (i.e. lifting and handling, health and safety, food hygiene etc.)

**Job description**

**Care**:

- Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting Clients, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
- Assisting Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Providing attention when needed, whilst ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
- Paying particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
- Closely monitoring Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
Assisting in the promotion of Continence.
- Assisting in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
- Observing care planning needs for Clients and completing written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Assisting in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
- Answering Nurse Call system and giving assistance as required. Answering the door and telephone appropriately. Responding accordingly, and passing on messages promptly.
- Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, reporting on the well-being of Clients.
- Carrying out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
- Making Visitors feel welcome. Providing refreshments / assistance as and when required.
- Making and changing beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty.
- Ensuring the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment used by Clients / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensuring the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
- If applicable, care for Clients’ clothing and rooms as named, and ensuring that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
- Ensuring full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Assisting Clients who need help during meal times (and awareness of any swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assisting with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Washing up as requested / required.
- Escorting Clients travelling to and from the Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
- Practicing maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs, and avoiding abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.

**Communication**:

- Participating in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
- Maintaining professional knowledge and competence.
- Attending mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required.
- Participating in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

**Health and Safety**:

- Reporting immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
- Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home’s Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Reporting to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
- Promoting safe working practice within the Home.
- Adhere to the Home’s Disposal of Waste policy.

**General**:

- Contributing to the safeguarding of adults by ensuring you are aware of your role in relation to the Home’s Safeguarding Adult’s Policy, taking steps to protects Residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to inform the Home’s Management of any concerns.
- Adhering to all new, and changes in Loc

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