Salary: 6.70 - 7.70 per hour Location: UK-HC-Great Missenden
Type: Full Time Postal/Zip Code: HP16 9AR
Job ID
1501505
Posting Date
30/05/2013
Company
Calvercare Limited
Location
UK-HC-Great Missenden
Industries
Healthcare services
Job type
Full time
Years of experience
Less than 1 year
Career level
Entry Level
Salary
6.70 - 7.70 per hour
Job reference code
Care Assistant Days
Job description
JOB PURPOSE: To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure Residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Centre/Unit.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* Must demonstrate some experience working with the relevant
Client group
* Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
* Ability to work with differences
* Ability to accept and act on instructions
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* Team player
* Good interpersonal skills
* Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
* Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List
Desired:
* Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved/working towards)
MAIN 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. Review and maintain care plans as per Key Worker role.
8. Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Centre.
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 Centre’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Centre’s resources are used appropriately.
14. Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents/Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Centre 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. Assist Residents travelling to and from the Centre 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 meetings as and when required.
Training & Development:
21. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
22. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
23. Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.
Health & Safety:
24. Report immediately to the Centre Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.
25. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
26. Report to the Centre Manager, or the Maintenance Person, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
27. Promote safe working practice within the Centre.
General:
28. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Centre.
29. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
30. Notify the Centre 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.
31. Ensure the security of the Centre is maintained at all times.
32. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.
33. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
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