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Purpose of Position

• To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents an a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence
• To help in the care of the residents physical environment and the general day-to-day running of the home.

Principal responsibilities

• Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and the toilet
• Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including incontinence, help in use and care of aids and personal equipment
• Care for residents temporarily sick and needing, for example minor dressings.
• Help care for residents who are dying.
• Help in promotion of mental and physical activity of resident through talking to them, sharing with them in any activity such as reading, writing and hobbies
• Make and change beds, tidy rooms, empty commodes and do cleaning which maintains cleanliness of home including hovering, polishing, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, mopping floors and so on
• Inspect, launder, mend, wash and iron residents clothing.
• Set tables and trays, serve meals, feed residents who need help. Prepare meals and wash up, tidy and clear dining room.
• Answer nurse calls, the door and the telephone promptly, greet visitors. Always being polite and respectful at all times.
• Read and write reports, take part in staff and residents meetings and in any in-house training and distance training courses
• To read and abide by the homes policies and procedures.
• Carry out hourly checks on all service users.
• Such other duties as may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 35 per week

Salary: £9.50 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• care home: 1 year (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 17/11/2023