Care Assistant

Job Title
- Care Assistant

Line Manager
- Home Manager or Person in Charge

Main Purpose
- To participate in the Key Worker Programme.

**Requirements**:

- To hold SVQ/NVQ level 3 or be willing to study for this

qualification.
- To undertake training which will keep the post holder aware of issues regarding the care of our Service Users
- An understanding of the Social Care Code of Conduct
- To demonstrate good communication skills
- To be registered with the SSSC or be prepared to Register

Main Duties and

**Responsibilities**:

- Attitudes/Etiquette

a) Behave in a responsible, polite manner at all times.

b) Respect the confidence of Service Users and be aware that all information pertaining to Service Users and their treatment should be treated in the strictest confidence.

c) Refer all enquires to the person in charge.

d) Be aware of own limitations, i.e. seek help as necessary.

e) Wear uniform correctly.
- Care - Functions:
a) To work with the caring team, provide assistance as directed by the Home Manager/person in charge with the following tasks:
b) Simple bed-making.

c) Serve meals, and prepare and serve beverages under the direction of the person in charge. Set tables and trays, assist Service Users who need help, prepare light meals, tidy and clear the Dining Room.

d) Assist those Service Users who need assistance as directed by the person in charge.

e) Weigh mobile Service Users.

f) Assist person in charge with bathing or showering of Service Users.

g) Assist in the care of Service Users with continence support needs.

h) Assist Service Users use the toilet.

i) Report to person in charge abnormalities observed in urine, faeces and sputum and save specimens for him/her to observe.

j) Give and remove bedpans and urinals.

k) Assist Service Users with dressing and undressing.

l) Assist with care of hair, oral care, pressure areas and nails as requested.

m) Provide washing facilities for Service Users after using toilet facilities and prior to meals.

n) Assist the person in charge to carry out last offices if required.

o) Assist the person in charge to admit and discharge Service Users with due regard to relevant procedures such as that relating to property and valuables etc.

p) On discharge of the Service Users, clean the bed and make ready for future use.

q) Escort Service Users as requested by the person in charge.

r) Maintain tidiness and cleanliness in all rooms, e.g. sluice, Service User’s rooms, communal areas, etc.

s) Be aware of hazards in working environment to Service Users and staff and follow procedures on the same e.g. fire, health and safety, etc.

t) Report any accidents to Service Users or staff to person in charge according to agreed procedure.

u) Report any breakages or equipment requiring repair to person in charge.

v) Observe and report to person in charge any changes in the condition or behaviour of the Service Users.

w) Report to person in charge any complaints from Service Users or relatives.

x) Answer call bells, the door and telephone and greet visitors in a polite, friendly and professional manner.

y) Help to care for the needs of the dying.

z) Assist in the promotion of the physical, educational and psychological wellbeing of all Service Users.

aa) Provide activity and stimulation of Service Users in accordance with the Activities Programme.

bb) Undertake such other duties as may be required.

N.B In Nursing Home settings in conjunction with the Home Manager or the person in charge and after appropriate training, identified Healthcare Assistants may undertake professional duties, e.g. taking and recording of temperature, pulse and blood pressure, testing urine and recording of results.
- Liaison and Communication

a) Attend staff meetings as requested.

Training
- You will be required to attend all mandatory and statutory training including:
a) Fire i) Dementia Awareness

b) Moving and Handling

c) Food Hygiene

d) Health and Safety

e) Infection Control

f) Adults at Risk

Supervision & Personal

Development Plans
- You will be required to participate in developing a personal development plan once a year.
- You will also be required to participate in supervision sessions every four months.

Health & Safety
- It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act are complied with, safe working practices are adhered to and that any hazards observed are reported to the appropriate officer immediately.

Review
- No job description can give a complete account of all aspects of a post. From time to time, demands of the organisation will require adjustments in the responsibilities of the post.

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

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- KI