Care Assistant, Days - Worthington Lake in Standish

Worthington Lake Care Home, Chorley Rd, Standish, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 2XN

Full Time permanent 42 Hours

We are on the lookout for a Care Assistant to join our team at Worthington Lake Care Home.

Role Overview: As a Carer, you will support the home in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care preserving the dignity, respect and wellbeing of our residents at all times. Experience working in a health and social care setting is preferred, however, this is not essential.

Role Specific Duties:

• Ensure that residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing.
• To understand personal care planning and take responsibility for all aspects of care where required.
• To contribute to the efficient running of the home at all times.
• To support residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community.
• To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to all residents in the home whilst treating them with dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• To support and assist residents with their personal care such as washing and dressing.
• To administer daily medicines in line with their GP instructions and liaise with the Nurse in charge once this has been completed.
• To undertake minor medical duties such as oral hygiene, application of topical creams, skin integrity checks, catheter care and end-of-life.
• To ensure along with the wider team that all the residents' needs are being met for example their medical, physical, social and emotional needs.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the residents we are supporting.

Working with Others:

• To develop effective working relationships with other employees and support and develop new and less experienced members of the team.
• To attend daily clinical meetings arranged by the nurse in charge.
• To attend and participate in team meetings.
• To be responsible and prompt with informing the Nurse in charge of any changes in the needs of the residents.
• To maintain and develop relationships with the residents, their families, friends and other visitors to the home.
• To be responsible for the health and safety of yourself as well as others in the home under the Health and Safety regulations whilst promptly reporting any hazards or potential hazards to the relevant person.

Leading by Example:

• To seek opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.
• Be a role model for other members of the team and be an ambassador for the service.
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.
• To provide a warm welcome to all new residents, team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home.

Personal and Professional Development:

• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed whilst being open to learning opportunities.
• Have a basic knowledge of CQC and the fundamental standards.
• To adhere to all of Millennium Care UK Ltd.’s Policies and Procedures.

Millennium Care is a multi-award-winning, family-owned, B Corp accredited care organisation with a difference. Recently named ‘Care Employer of the Year’, we provide expert care across several homes, set in picturesque surroundings across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. At Millennium we are focused on providing individual, person-centred care, whilst keeping enjoyment alive in all our homes and bringing a fresh and innovative approach to care.

Diversity & Inclusion: Millennium Care is dedicated to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is essential for fostering creativity, innovation, and success. Millennium Care is committed to providing equal opportunities, and creating an inclusive culture while promoting equitable practices.