Care Assistant required at Auburn Mere Care Home
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK otherwise your application will not be considered.
Auburn Mere is looking for a kind, caring, compassionate and hardworking person to join our team as a Support Worker / Care Assistant. We welcome any new starters into care as we will provide your training to become a qualified support worker. A QCF Level 2 or 3 isn't required but beneficial. We welcome applicants who can do days or nights or both.
Pay rate from £11.44 per hour depending on qualification. Weekend and bank holiday enhancement applies.
The key object of a support worker is to ensure that the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the residents are met.
Daily Main Duties
* To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the residents using a person-centred approach.
* To observe and promote the residents' choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights.
* To create and maintain good professional relationships with residents and their family and friends.
* To actively support other support workers.
* To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and policies, procedures and guidelines.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Care Provision
* To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
* To know and understand the care and support of the residents.
* To undertake the tasks detailed in the residents' care and support plan using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way.
* To encourage the independence and motivation of the residents.
* To provide input into the care and support plans of residents.
* To assist residents in all aspects of their needs and daily living, i.e., getting up in the morning and going to bed at night, assisting residents to wash, bath and shower, etc.
* To prepare food and drink for residents being aware of their choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.
* To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management.
* To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly.
* To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment.
* To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with clients and the team.
* To provide companionship to the residents, actively talking and listening to them about their interests.
* To ensure that the living environment for the residents is as safe as possible whilst respecting the residents' choice and rights.
Recording and Reporting
* To maintain detailed accurate records of the resident.
* To regularly read care plans, acknowledging changes.
* To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the residents and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it.
* To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager.
* To report any complaints to the Manager.
General
* To dress appropriately and use personal protective equipment.
* To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of the care delivered.
* To attend and participate in regular staff team meetings.
* To attend in-house and external training relevant to your job role.
* To observe all health & safety rules, report any concerns to the manager and to record in the maintenance book and take reasonable care to promote health and safety.
* Any other duties requested by Management, which are within the scope of the post.
* To abide by the Code of Conduct for Social Care Workers.
Person Specification
Attitude
* Professional.
* Empathic but decisive.
* Communicative.
* Organised.
* Committed to further professional development of self and team members.
* Flexible and innovative.
* Team player.
The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
Pay: £11.75-£12.35 per hour.
Expected hours: 36 per week.
Benefits:
* Casual dress.
* Company pension.
* Discounted or free food.
* Free parking.
* On-site parking.
* Referral programme.
Schedule:
* Day shift.
* Night shift.
* Overtime.
Work Location: In person.
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