We are Not offering Sponsorship or Visa
Job Purpose:
- To provide care for the service users respective of their individual needs and in a manner to enhance their quality of life
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications
- Experience of working in the Care Sector preferred
- NVQ level 2 desirable
- An interest in caring for the service user group
Principal Responsibilities
- To understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs.
- To understand the effect on care on residents and families.
- To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence wherever possible.
- To participate in activities
- To care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence
- To read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
- To complete and record documentation as required, to include, food/fluid intake/ changing position, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events.
- To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality
- To understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) - England and Adults with capacity Scotland.
- Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken:
- Care of clothes and personal belongings
- Bed making - empty and occupied.
- Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
- Personal hygiene - Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails
- Care of skin and pressure areas
- Assist with toilet requirements
- Escorting residents
- Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need requires it
- Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts
- Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.
- Be aware, understand individual care plans.
- Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policy
- To report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
- To complete e learning and mandatory training, and other training as required
- To answer call bells and give assistance as required
- To be a valued member of the Key worker scheme
- To promote and market the home
- To read, understand and abide by all company policies and procedures
- To Attend meetings as required
Benefits
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work authorisation United Kingdom (required)
- Location Kendal LA9 7JA (required)
- Work Location: In person
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