Residential Home Care Assistant

3 months ago

Gorseinon, United Kingdom Allcare and Education Recruiters Full time

**Job Title: Care Assistant - Experienced**

Role: Agency Care Assistant (Minimum 6 months experience) *PAYE*

**Pay Rates: £13.00 - £19.00**

As a Care Assistant under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of residents. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.

Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart. It’s about making sure residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you’re helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you’ll always have their well-being in mind above anything else.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

**Key Responsibilities**:
To assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, toileting, bathing and feeding.

To provide adequate and appropriate care for residents confined to bed.

To take appropriate levels of care when handling property belonging to residents

To help residents who have mobility problems and other physical disabilities. To assist in the use, maintenance and care of personal aids and equipment

To promote the mental and physical wellbeing of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation

To ensure that unnecessary damage to the building and contents is not caused by careless movement of residents’ property - wheelchairs etc.

To make and change beds, empty commodes, tidy rooms and undertake designated cleaning duties.

To inspect, launder and repair residents clothing

To assist in the setting of tables and trays, preparing, serving and clearing away meals

To answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone and greet visitors.

To read reports, take part in staff and residents’ meetings and in training activities as directed.

To make written observations of the resident

To attend mandatory training courses relevant to the position as directed by the Managers.

Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors and staff.

Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

To undertake such duties as may be mutually determined from time to time.

**Additional Responsibilities - Night Duty**
- Restock incontinence wear, gloves, aprons and all other personal care products
- Clean tables, chairs and remove kitchenware from bedrooms
- Clean all hoists and ensure that they are on charge.
- Empty and replace bins in bathrooms and sluice rooms
- Inspect and collect dirty laundry.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 16 per week

**Salary**: £13.00-£19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PCHphil01

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