Care Home Care Assistant BANK

Job Description

We are not offering Sponsorship or Visa

Job Description: Health Care Assistant

Accountable To: Home Manager/Deputy/Nurse/Senior Care Staff

Job Purpose:  To provide care for the service users respective of their individual needs and in a manner to enhance their quality of life

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications:  Experience of working in the Care Sector preferred  NVQ level 2 desirable  An interest in caring for the service user group

Principal Responsibilities:  To understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs.  To understand the effect on care on residents and families.  To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence wherever possible.  To participate in activities  To care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence  To read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.  To complete and record documentation as required, to include, food/fluid intake/ changing position, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events.  To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality  To understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) – England and Adults with capacity – Scotland.  Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken: – o Care of clothes and personal belongings o Bed making – empty and occupied. o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs. o Personal hygiene – Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails o Care of skin and pressure areas o Assist with toilet requirements o Escorting residents o Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need requires it o Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts o Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition. o Be aware, understand individual care plans.  Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policy  To report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors  To complete e learning and mandatory training, and other training as required  To answer call bells and give assistance as required  To be a valued member of the Key worker scheme  To promote and market the home  To read, understand and abide by all company policies and procedures  To Attend meetings as required

Night Duty This is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise

Pay: £12.29 per hour

Expected hours: 11 – 44 per week

Benefits: - Company pension - Free parking - On-site parking

Schedule: - 12 hour shift - Day shift - Monday to Friday - Night shift - Weekend availability

Language: - English (required)

Work authorisation: - United Kingdom (required)

Location: - Dover CT17 0ER (required)

Work Location: In person