Care Home Care Assistant

CARE HOME: Cromwell House Care Home – Huntingdon

ADDRESS: Cromwell House Care Home, 82 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3DP

Job Description

We are Not offering Sponsorship or Visa

DAY 08.00-20.00 SHIFTS VARIABLE TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS AND WILL INCLUDE ALTERNATE WEEKENDS FOR FULL TIME HOURS. BANK HOLIDAYS ALSO FORM PART OF THE ROSTERED SHIFT PATTERN. CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING THE VARYING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CLIENTS WITHIN THE HOME.

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

An interest in caring for the service user group

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: –

o Care of clothes and personal belongings

o Bed making – empty and occupied.

o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and

dressing needs.

o Personal hygiene – Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails

o Care of skin and pressure areas

o Assist with toilet requirements

o Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need

requires it

o Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts

o Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.

o 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

Night Duty

This is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.29 per hour

Expected hours: 11 – 44 per week

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Language:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Huntingdon PE29 3DP (required)

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