Care Assistant Oxford, England
Job description
Care Assistant
HOURS - To be agreed
SALARY - £12.01 or £12.56 with NVQ2
JOB PURPOSE - To participate in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Free meals while on shift
- Free parking while on shift, subject to availability
- Free training with in house support
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Joining bonus of £250 payable on successful completion of your probationary period
All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Introduction
This Job Description is intended to provide a clear framework for the job holder to guide them in the requirements of the job. It indicates only the main responsibilities and competencies of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. It is the job holder’s duty to ensure that they are familiar with all procedures and policies relevant to the job.
Fairfield Residential Home is an independent charitable trust providing care and assistance to elderly residents in a unique and supportive environment. Founded in 1947, it has a long standing reputation for delivering excellent standards of care. Initially established in a large Victorian house at 115 Banbury Road, Oxford, it is now housed in a purposebuilt state of the art facility, completed in the summer of 2018. This provides 38 ensuite bedrooms, some of which are suitable for couples, and highquality communal facilities including a large lounge, a dining room, a fully equipped activities suite with IT, wellness and beauty rooms as well as a separate 2bedroom suite and a large, landscaped garden. It currently employs around 50 staff.
Fairfield is owned by a charitable company and is governed by a Board of Trustees. It is registered with the Charity Commission No. 1114653 and is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
It was rated Good by the last CQC inspection report dated March 2018.
Fairfield is noted for the love and affection its staff have for its residents and for its committed team of carers and support staff who contribute to the distinctive atmosphere. All employees are expected to enhance and promote this ethos. Safety is also a major priority for Fairfield and as
Covid19 continues to be a risk to our residents and our staff, we expect all staff to be fully vaccinated before working in the home.
Application Process
To apply, please contact us for an Application form. Please note that applications may close earlier if there is a strong field so you are advised to apply as early as possible.
Agencies: Please note, Fairfield does not accept unsolicited CV's from any agencies. We only accept CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed on the position currently advertised.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview of Main Responsibilities (What the job involves)
- Work effectively with others within the home to make sure that residents’ needs are met.
- Ensuring dignity, choice independence and respect.
- To work with consideration for the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone within the home.
Resident Care and Support
- To make sure each resident receives assistance with all elements of their personal care as outlined in their Plan of Care.
- To participate with the team in continual monitoring of each resident’s health needs including appropriate communication with senior members of the care team.
- To make sure each resident’s choice and independence is respected with a knowledge of each resident’s risk assessment.
- To understand residents’ full potential and support them to live a life that they wish to lead.
- To care sensitively for residents who are unwell or requiring palliative care.
- To escort residents as required.
- To answer resident call bells in a timely fashion and respond to requests.
- To participate in the key worker system as defined within the home.
- Assist as required to fulfil the social activities schedule.
- To understand the Plan of Care electronic system, meet all of its requirements and to maintain records on the system accurately and in a timely fashion.
- To complete and understand all training required by the Registered Manager.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £12.01-£12.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
