Post title: CARE ASSISTANT (RESIDENTIAL) Purpose To carry out a range of tasks in support of, or the delivery of, the service. Scope of Work: The core value of Adult Services Older People Service is to promote Dignity in Care, independence, and respect whilst providing high quality and competitive residential and day care for older people. The organisation aims to be the first choice provider of care services in the Lancashire area. The purpose of this job is to provide personal care and general support to older people and people with dementia who need long term residential care. Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Physical tasks include: washing, dressing, bathing and feeding clients, including those with special needs arising from physical or mental deterioration Social duties include: talking to and motivating clients, helping clients to maintain contact with family and community, assisting with shopping, and organising group social activities Assisting in the creation of a supportive and homely atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independence Co-operating with domestic staff to best meet the personal needs of the client Where appropriate, contributing to the establishment records, including support plans Escorting clients outside the establishment as required, e.g. to hospital, opticians etc Attending relevant training courses as agreed with the management staff Acting in a general supervisory capacity with students and volunteers Assisting with laundry duties and care of client's items including emptying and cleaning commodes, making and changing beds, cleaning and tidying lockers Caring for the dying and attending to the needs of the deceased person and their relatives Assisting management with the administration of medication Qualifications City & Guilds in practical or home nursing NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care or commitment to study to achieve the qualification In-service course in Social Care Preliminary course in Social Care Experience Care of elderly persons Working in a residential setting Ability to promote and participate in recreational activities Knowledge and skills Knowledge of First Aid Ability to work as part of a team Awareness of Health and Safety requirements Knowledge of the cultures and religions of the local community; ability to work across cultures Understanding of basic care tasks, i.e. bathing, toileting, feeding Ability to liaise with other health care professionals Other (including special requirements) Commitment to equality and diversity Commitment to health and safety Commitment to attendance at work Work weekends and bank holidays Day hours are between 08.00 and 22.00 Some domestic duties and occasional escort duties involved Willingness to undertake training Display the LCC values and behaviours at all times and actively promote them in others