Care Home Care Assistant

Job Description

We are Not offering Sponsorship or Visa

DAY 08.00-20.00 SHIFTS VARIABLE TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS AND WILL INCLUDE ALTERNATE WEEKENDS FOR FULL TIME HOURS. BANK HOLIDAYS ALSO FORM PART OF THE ROSTERED SHIFT PATTERN. CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING THE VARYING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CLIENTS WITHIN THE HOME.

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 belongingso 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 nailso Care of skin and pressure areaso Assist with toilet requirementso Escorting residentso Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need requires ito Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance chartso 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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 - Weekend availability

Language: - English (required)

Work authorisation: - United Kingdom (required)

Location: - Huntingdon PE29 3DP (required)

Work Location: In person

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