Care Assistant

3 weeks ago

County Down, United Kingdom Burnview Healthcare Full time
Job Description

Burnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends.

Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

We are currently recruiting for part time Care Assistants  who will be required to work as part of a multi disciplinary team in order to achieve and exceed required standards. Our care assistants assist in the provision of all aspects of care for our residents whilst ensuring they retain their dignity and individuality.

About The Role

  Main Duties and Responsibilities 

Care: 

1. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living. 

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

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

4. Closely monitor Residents 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 Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices. 

7. Observe care planning needs for Residents 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 Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Nursing 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 Residents. 

11. Carry out regular checks on Residents 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 Nursing Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Nursing Home’s resources are used appropriately. 

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

15. If applicable, care for Residents’ 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 Residents 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 Residents travelling to and from the Nursing Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc. 

19. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents’ personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents. 

Communication: 

20. Participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required. 

Training & Development: 

21. Maintain professional knowledge and competence. 

22. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on of off site, as and when required. 

Health and Safety: 

23. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another. 

24. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Nursing Home’s Health and Safety Policy, and Emergency and Fire procedure. 

25. Report to the Home Manager, or the Maintenance person, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard. 

26. Promote safe working practice within the Nursing Home. 

General: 

27. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Nursing Home. 

28. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties. 

29. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence. 

30. Ensure the security of the Nursing Home is maintained at all times. 

31. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales. 

32. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained. 

33. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you. 

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. 

Burnview Healthcare reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Burnview Healthcare the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of you post. 

Skills Needed

Relationship, Servicing, Nursing / Caring

About The Company

In all our homes we aim to care for our residents in a way that promotes independence and autonomy whilst giving each resident the surety that we are there to care and assist with their individual needs. Being family run with nursing experience we pride ourselves in being active in the operation of our care homes. We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care. We pride ourselves in adhering to the principles of accountability, involvement and communication and as such operate an ‘open door communication policy’ to all.

Company Culture

As family run care homes our emphasis is on recruiting and retaining the best people. We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care.We consider that everyone working in adult social care should be able to take part in learning and development so they can carry out their role effectively. We believe that developing our people can only enhance the care we give. We can all learn daily which can develop us both as people and care givers.Training from Induction to recurrent training updates will help to develop the right skills and knowledge so our team can provide high quality care and support.We encourage staff training either in-house or via external training organisations. We promote individual supported training, group training and practical training.

Desired Criteria

  • Experience of working with the relevant Resident group
  • Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved/working towards)

Required Criteria

  • Right to live and work in the UK
  • Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Team player
  • Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes

Closing DateMonday 18th November, 2024

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