Care Assistant- Bellavista Barry

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide personal care and support to Residents with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities

To know and understand the care and support of the Resident

To undertake the tasks detailed in the Resident’s care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way

To encourage the independence and motivation of the Residents and not foster dependent behaviour

To provide input into the care and support plans of Residents by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor

To assist Residents getting up in the morning and going to bed at night

To assist Residents to wash, bath and shower

To assist Residents to dress and undress

To assist Residents to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails

To assist Residents with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene

To assist Residents with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment

To prepare food and drink for the Residents, being aware of the Resident’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements

To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management

To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly

To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Residents

To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Residents

To provide companionship to the Residents, actively talking and listening to them about their interests

To help the Residents to maintain contact with their family and friends

To accompany the Residents on trips into the community

To assist the Residents to manage their personal affairs

To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Residents, whilst respecting the Resident’s choice and rights

Recording and Reporting

To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken

To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes

To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Residents and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it

To dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment provided by Bellavista

To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery

To attend and participate in regular Care Worker team meetings and any other relevant meetings

To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Care Worker

To ensure completed weekly time sheets are submitted on time

To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to the Field Care Supervisor

To aim to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to services and employment

Any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post

Special conditions attached to post