Care Assistant

5 months ago

Prestatyn, United Kingdom Sandford Care Home Full time

**Do you a passion in supporting older people? **Do you have interest in Health and Social Care plus a willingness to learn?... Then we can offer you the care career you've always wanted

**What you'll do**:
Assisting residents with their physical and emotional needs, you will do whatever it takes to help them get the most out of life. More than just a carer, you will be a true friend who champions their dignity and maximises their independence, and you will have an increasingly important part to play in the development of care plans and the induction of new colleagues.

**Who you are**:
With broad knowledge of caring for the elderly, you will be able to make a significant contribution from your first day. To succeed, you should be capable of prioritising your own workload, maintaining detailed records and using your initiative to the full, and you will be determined to develop your skills with our support.

**Our core values and your core values**:
Our values are Compassion, Family, Honesty and, Commitment, all of which we hold dear to our heart We want to know what your values are as a person and if you share similar values to us.

**Who we are**:
Sandford Care Home is a 40 bed home situated in Prestatyn, we boast beautiful grounds and offer a homely place for our residents to live and our staff to work. Sandford Care Home is part of the Pearlcare group, one of the leading care providers in the UK.

We are looking for a Care Assistants (Days and Nights) to join us here at Sandford Care Home. We have a range of different contract opportunities available on both a permanent and flexible basis.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE: CARE ASSISTANT (Bank Staff)**

**REPORTING TO**:Care Home Manager, Deputy Home Manager, Senior Care Assistant

**JOB PURPOSE**:To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure Clients retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Home.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS**

**REQUIRED**:

- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Team player
- Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
- Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring System check (DBS)

**DESIRED**:

- Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)
- Experience of working with the relevant Client group

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Care**:
1. Ensure 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.

2. Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.

3. Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.

4. Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.

5. Assist in the promotion of continence.

6. Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with end of life.

7. Observe care planning needs for Clients and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

8. Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.

9. Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

10. Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Clients.

11. Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

12. Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.

13. Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Homes disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Homes resources are used appropriately.

14. Clean and maintain equipment used by Clients / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.

15. If applicable, care for Clients’ clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.

16. Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

17. Assist Clients who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Wash up as requested / required.

18. Escort Clients travelling to and from the Care Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.

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