Job description
Our ethos here at EMCAS is driven by our shared vison with our service users, we strive to support independence, we know that home is where the heart is, and we endeavour to advocate a safe and friendly environment in which people can live in their own home.
The role of the EMCAS Care Assistant is to provide outstanding quality of care within the homes of our service users, following the duties listed in the individuals person-centred care plan in order to meet their needs.
Duties include, but not limited to:
· Personal care such as washing, shaving, bathing, and showering, dental care, toilet care and assistance including that of menstrual and continence needs, assisting with dressing and undressing when required.
· Assisting and administering medications in line with the service users care plan and prescribed medication administration record.
· Supporting the service user with the preparation of meals, eating, and drinking and where required record fluid and nutrition charts as specified in the care plan. In some cases, meals will be cooked and prepared for them.
· Providing safe moving and handling of people care to support the service user’s movement around their property and sleeping areas.
· Undertaking household chores such as making beds/changing linen, emptying the bin, washing pots, and maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment.
· Engaging the service user in stimulating conversation and supporting their social needs by encouraging daily mind engaging activities.
· Providing support and assistance to the Care Worker or Senior Carer at times when a double up crew is required.
· Ensuring that all care activity is recorded on to the CareBerry App
· Informing the Duty On-Call of any safeguarding concerns in line with EMCAS policy.
· Adhere to all EMCAS policies and procedures and work within the scope of practice of the job role.
· Week 1/ Week 2 alternative `shifts – To be discussed at interview / upon application.
Skills and Qualifications:
· The care Certificate or be willing to work towards achieving it within the stipulated 12 weeks
· Safe handling and Administration of Medication.
· Exceptional communication skills
· Well spoken English Language skills
· Good listening skills
· Able to work individually or part of a team.
· Kind, compassionate, empathetic, and have a genuine caring nature
EMCAS is committed to providing outstanding quality of care, we take a person-centred approach with all of our service-users and except nothing short of excellence from our employees. In doing so we are able to uphold our core values and produce a service like no other within our communities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 1-40 per week
Salary: From £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Louth, Lincolnshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location