Bank Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Kintore, United Kingdom Overdon Care Home, Kintore Full time

Comply with company policies, rules and procedures at all times
- Ensure that residents are assisted with mobility when required including those with mobility aids
- To assist residents in the morning to wash, dress and proceed to the dining room and likewise when retiring to bed
- Working within the guidelines of the standards of the Scottish Social Services Council’s Codes of Practice
- Serving meals, drinks and feeding those residents who are unable to feed themselves and ensuring that each resident receives a meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs
- Help with the admission and discharge of residents, including listing of resident’s property/clothing
- Launder, inspect and mend residents clothing
- To answer call bells, assess the situation; deal with the patient seeking help. In the case of an emergency, to summon the senior care staff on call/duty and/or the emergency doctor or ambulance
- Assess any risks and should there be changes with regard to the resident/service user then you should notify the nurse in charge
- Contribute to the accurate recording and processing of information, and in the developing of care plans through tasks such as assisting in weighing of residents, taking temperatures and blood sugar levels
- Report immediately to the nurse in charge any accident or untoward incident, which may occur to a resident or a member of staff
- Maintain confidentiality regarding resident’s particulars
- To undertake any other duties as required, in order to keep the Care Home running smoothly, as delegated by the trained nursing staff or home manager
- Ensure that you comply with the company’s fire precautions and procedures for evacuation and complete regular checks of the building
- Be familiar with and comply with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene at all times

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

**Salary**: £10.60-£11.39 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kintore: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 07/04/2023
Reference ID: Bank Care Assistant