Under the supervision of the manager for O P Care Services or other competent person, assists in the safe and efficient delivery of personal, practical and social care to O P Care’s Service users. Observes at all times the code of conduct and standards published by Skills for Care.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Care to Service Users
2. Assists in the assessment procedures for new service users.
3. Reviews and becomes familiar with the Personal Care Plan of the service users.
4. Assists service users with:
* personal hygiene requirements;
* the management of incontinence;
* bathing in bed or bathroom;
* care of pressure areas;
* looking after skin, teeth, mouth, hair and nails;
* positioning and movement of immobile service users;
* Medication, where this is covered (together with the type of assistance) in the service user’s Personal Care Plan.
1. Provides assistance with toileting, and the cleaning and emptying of commodes.
2. Assists service users with physical activity, as needed, e.g. dressing, undressing, walking, sitting, passive exercises.
3. Positions service users correctly in bed or in a chair, referring at all times to the risk assessment for guidance in accordance with O P Care’s manual handling policy.
#J-18808-Ljbffr