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Care Assistant Derby, England

Rosmead Healthcare Ltd

Full Time Derby, England 10.5 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

Position: Care Worker

Department/Location: Care and Support

Reports to: Senior Care Assistant

Objectives of the job

To work as part of a team to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence
To ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard
To assist in the care of the residents physical environment and in the general day-day activities of the care home

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Organisation-wide: -

To work as part of an efficient team and to contribute to the smooth running of the Care Home
To continue professional development through attending and contributing to internal/external training and development, meetings and supervisions
To comply with Rosmead Healthcare’s Health & Safety policy and procedures at all times.
To represent Rosmead Healthcare in a professional and positive manner at all times and in all communications with residents, visitors and staff
To maintain confidentially regarding all issues and information relating to residents and the Home

Functional: -

Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents with all personal care and activities of daily living
Assist residents who have limited mobility, or physical disabilities, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided
To make and change beds and tidy rooms and maintain residents clothing
To undertake various domestic tasks to assist in the smooth running of the Care Home
Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or have behaviours that may challenge
Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are terminally ill or who have a progressive illness
Assist in social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities in the Care Home to enhance quality of life
To act as a key worker to a number of residents and be responsible for the care of those person’s rooms, clothing and emotional needs etc.
To contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse
To care for residents who may be temporarily sick and needing assistance with changing dressing under the supervision of your line manager
To assist at meal times and with assisted feeds when a resident may require help
To answer the nurse call, telephones, take and pass on accurate messages to the Line Manager
Carry out regular checks on residents to ensure their health, safety and well-being
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
To provide resident care in support of a registered nurse to ensure deliver of a high quality of resident care
Record and report resident observations in care plans to ensure maintenance of accurate and up to date records
Work within Care Home policies/ procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for residents and other colleagues
Follow security procedure in order to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, belongings’ and the property as a whole

Competencies

Communication -

To professionally represent Rosmead Healthcare in all dealing with individuals and external contacts.
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to accurately complete care plans and maintain up to date information
To maintain personal contact with clients through individual and group discussion/interaction under direct or indirect supervision from qualified staff
Co-operate and maintain good working relationships with other colleagues that are attending and treating clients to maximise resident care
Maintain good relationships and an empathetic and professional approach to residents, and relatives
Experience of communicating effectively with residents, partners, stakeholders and other relevant bodies

Knowledge/Qualifications

Have experience of caring for people e.g. raising a family, caring for elderly relatives, voluntary or paid experience of challenging behavior
Be willing to train and work towards an NVQ level 2
Ability to show empathy, understanding and experience of the needs of the residents
Well developed time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
Ability to make balanced, clear and timely decisions.
Takes a pro –active approach to consulting and involving in decision making process as appropriate.
Knowledge of food hygiene preparation or a willingness to learn
Undertake mandatory training
Undertake training in specialist subjects
Understanding of and clear commitment to equal opportunities
Understanding of and clear commitment to health and safety practices.

Job Types: Zero hours contract, Part-time

Salary: £10.50 per hour

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