Care Assistant

5 months ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Willow Brook Care Home Full time

**Position**:Support Worker

**Department/Location**: Care and Support

**Reports to**:Senior Care Assistant

**Objectives of the job**
- To work as part of a team to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence
- To ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard
- To assist in the care of the residents physical environment and in the general day-day activities of the care home

**Key responsibilities and accountabilities**

Organisation-wide:
- To work as part of an efficient team and to contribute to the smooth running of the Care Home
- To continue professional development through attending and contributing to internal/external training and development, meetings and supervisions
- To comply with Eastern Healthcare’s Health & Safety policy and procedures at all times.
- To represent Eastern Healthcare in a professional and positive manner at all times and in all communications with residents, visitors and staff
- To maintain confidentially regarding all issues and information relating to residents and the Home

Functional:
- Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents with all personal care and activities of daily living
- Assist residents who have limited mobility, or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided
- To make and change beds and tidy rooms and maintain residents clothing
- To undertake various domestic tasks to assist in the smooth running of the Care Home
- Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or have behaviours that may challenge
- Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are terminally ill or who have a progressive illness
- Assist in social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities in the Care Home to enhance quality of life
- To act as a Care Assistant to a number of residents and be responsible for the care of those person’s rooms, clothing and emotional needs etc.
- To contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse
- To care for residents who may be temporarily sick and needing assistance with changing dressing under the supervision of your line manager
- To assist at meal times and assist with feeding when a resident may require help
- To answer assistance calls, telephones, take and pass on accurate messages to the Line Manager
- Carry out regular checks on residents to ensure their health, safety and well-being
- Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
- To provide resident care in support of a registered nurse to ensure deliver of a high quality of resident care
- Record and report resident observations in care plans to ensure maintenance of accurate and up to date records
- Work within Care Home policies/ procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for residents and other colleagues
- Follow security procedure in order to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, belongings’ and the property as a whole

**Competencies**

Communication
- To professionally represent Rosmead Healthcare in all dealing with individuals and external contacts.
- Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to accurately complete care plans and maintain up to date information
- To maintain personal contact with clients through individual and group discussion/interaction under direct or indirect supervision from qualified staff
- Co-operate and maintain good working relationships with other colleagues that are attending and treating clients to maximise resident care
- Maintain good relationships and an empathetic and professional approach to residents, and relatives
- Experience of communicating effectively with residents, partners, stakeholders and other relevant bodies

**Knowledge/Qualifications**
- Have experience of caring for people e.g. raising a family, caring for elderly relatives, voluntary or paid experience of challenging behaviour
- Be willing to train and work towards an NVQ level 2
- Ability to show empathy, understanding and experience of the needs of the residents
- Well developed time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to make balanced, clear and timely decisions.
- Takes a pro -active approach to consulting and involving in decision making process as appropriate.
- Knowledge of food hygiene preparation or a willingness to learn
- Undertake mandatory training
- Understanding of and clear commitment to equal opportunities
- Understanding of and clear commitment to health and safety practices.

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

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WillowbrookCare

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