Carer

4 months ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom The Old School House Care Home Full time

The Old School House Care Home is a dementia friendly home, specialising in residential care and support for elderly. We are looking for a compassionate and caring person to join our team.

**Job Title**: Carer (Full time and/or Part Time considered)

**Location**: The Old School House Care Home, 38 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1TL

**Job Summary**:
As a Care Assistant, your primary responsibility is to provide compassionate and personalised care to individuals who require assistance with their daily living activities in a residential care home setting. Your role is vital in supporting individuals to maintain their independence, enhance their quality of life, and promote their overall well-being. This job description outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required in your new role.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. Personal Care: Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and assistance with eating as required.

2. Mobility Support: Provide assistance with mobility, transfers, and positioning to ensure client safety and comfort.

4. Emotional Support: Build and maintain trusting relationships with clients, offering companionship, active listening, and emotional support.

5. Daily Living Activities: Support clients in performing daily tasks such as meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry.

6. Health Monitoring: Observe and report any changes in clients' physical or mental health conditions to the relevant healthcare professionals.

7. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, including daily logs, progress notes, and incident reports.

8. Safety and Hygiene: Ensure a clean and safe environment for clients, following infection control procedures and health and safety guidelines.

9. Social Engagement: Encourage and facilitate social activities, hobbies, and community participation to enhance clients' social interaction and mental well-being.

10. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other care team members, including nurses, doctors, therapists, and support staff, to provide comprehensive care and support.

11. Training and professional development: A commitment to learning and furthering your knowledge in the field of health and social care, keeping up to date with required training courses which will be provided by the organisation.

**Qualifications and Skills**:
1. Education: A level 2 in health and social care is preferable or a high school diploma or equivalent qualification, but not essential. Additional certifications in health and social care or related fields are advantageous.

2. Experience: Prior experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar caregiving role is preferred but not mandatory. Relevant volunteer work or personal caregiving experience will be considered.

3. Empathy and Compassion: Possess a caring and empathetic nature, with the ability to connect with individuals of diverse backgrounds and varying physical and cognitive abilities.

4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, their families, and the care team.

5. Patience and Adaptability: Demonstrated patience, tolerance, and adaptability to meet the unique needs and preferences of individual clients.

6. Physical Stamina: Good physical health and stamina to handle the demands of the job, including lifting, assisting with transfers, and being on your feet for extended periods.

7. Reliability and Dependability: Exhibit reliability, punctuality, and the ability to manage time effectively, ensuring all assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner.

8. Integrity: Maintain a high level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and respect for confidentiality.

10. Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and overnight shifts, as required by the organisation or the individual clients' needs.

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

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Physical setting:

- Care home
- Residential home

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Plymouth, PL7 1TL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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