Job description
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
CARE ASSISTANT ‑ DAY DUTY
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Job Types: 37 hours including all shift patterns and some weekends
Salary: £9.59-£9.60 per hour
RESPONSIBLE TO THE PROPRIETORS
ROLE:‑
- To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
- To help in the care of the residents' physical environment and in the general day to day activities of the home.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:‑
- Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing, mealtimes and toilet.
- Help residents with poor mobility and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in the use of aids and personal equipment.
- Provide person centered care and befriend 25 Residents with Dementia
- Help care for residents who are dying.
- Help in the promotion of mental, physical and social activity of residents, through talking to them, sharing with them in pastimes such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation.
- Make and change beds, tidy rooms and do light cleaning
- Become a champion for an aspect of resident care
- Set tables and trays, serve meals, help residents who need assistance with feeding. Prepare light meals, wash up, clean and tidy dining rooms.
- Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone, greet visitors.
- Read and write reports, take part in the staff and residents meetings.
- Participate in internal and external training courses and other training activities as directed.
- Accompany residents on outings or appointments as necessary.
- Make yourself aware of all the Policies and Procedures within the home. The Files are available at all times in the Office.
COVID-19 considerations:
A negative COVID test is required before start date.
Interview by zoom
Must have current DBS or be on update service
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Zoom Interview
Lateral Flow before entering premises
PPE
Double COVID jab
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford, BD9 4DW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Care certificate (preferred)
- DBS (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: One location