Home Care Support Assistant
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
Home Care Support Assistant
To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse. To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual. To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
- Working Hours: 5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.
- Personal Responsibilities: Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role Be open to learning opportunities.
- Job Overview: To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge.
- Working with Others: Develop effective working relationships with other employees within [Employer hidden] Limited Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life.
- Role Specific Duties: Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing To contribute to the efficient running of the service Support Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
- Leading by Example: Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.