Care Assistant Sandwell, England
Job description
Job Description
The Awarding Care Head Office is based in Wednesbury and we are currently recruiting Care Assistants to work in the following areas: -
· Dudley - DY1, DY2, DY3, B65, B62, WV14
· Sandwell – WS10, DY4, B70, B71, B43
A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes and appropriate business cover car insurance is ESSENTIAL for these roles.
The role of a Care Assistant is to provide a Service of Care to service users to enable them to lead as independent lifestyle as possible. This Care Service will involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a Care Plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting the service user with the following activities and in doing so, will at all times observe and respect the service users’ dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical: -
Personal Care
· Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out.
· Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
· Hair care (washing / brushing).
· Nail care (fingernails only).
· Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
· Continence management
· Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).
· Getting in and out of bed.
· Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required.
· Helping with Rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.
· Day / evening / night sitting services, as required.
Healthcare:
· Assisting the service user to take prescribed medication.
Dietary Care:
· Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service user’s likes / dislikes.
· Assisting with feeding, as required.
Domestic / Household Services:
· General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.
· Bed making.
· Clearing refuse and rubbish
· Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / light needlework, as required.
· Fuel Management
· Shopping, the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.
· Light gardening tasks (subject to previous agreement at the Care Plan stage).
Personal services:
· Assistance with personal finances, to include paying bills, collecting pensions.
· Personal planning (birthdays / anniversaries etc).
· Democratic rights (voting cards etc).
To conform all Policies and Procedures laid down by the Organisation in respect of carrying out these Care Duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant.
To participate as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor in Induction Training and regular In-service Training programmes.
To maintain accurate, concise and timely records of service user care, diary sheets, time sheets and mileage sheets.
To participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor.
To report back to the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor on any aspect of service user care which he / she feels warrants investigation or urgent action.
To participate in reviews of service users’ Care Plans as required.
To be aware of the tasks and activities which must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties.
To ensure that you use the appropriate Log in system when attending calls for the purpose of quality assurance and to meet the requirements of the care quality commission.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Rates equivalent to £10 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Company Benefits:
* Free enrolment onto NVQ in Health & Social Care courses
* Full induction training and support
* Opportunities for career progression
* LG smart phone provided for Company use
* Optional BHSF Health Plan
* Optional Pension Scheme
* Employee of the month rewards scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
