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DAYS CARE ASSISTANT
A mixture of 7/12, 7/2, 7/4, 2/10 & 4/10 shifts over a fixed two week Rota (Weekend On & Weekend Off)
To comply with the homes Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
To comply with latest infection prevention regulations and practices throughout the home
Attend and contribute to staff appraisal meetings.
To maintain confidentiality on all aspects of care and your work within the home.
To have a working knowledge of the homes policies and procedures.
To establish good relationships with the Service Users, relatives, colleagues, and other people visiting the home.
To assist clients with all aspects of personal care including oral hygiene, catheter care and supporting with incontinence aids where required, encouraging independence and maintaining dignity throughout.
To carry out regular checks throughout the night taking into account the Service Users privacy.
To participate and co-ordinate meaningful activities and support external entertainers in the home and promote engagement and fun within the home
To complete daily, accurate and factual documentation on the caredocs system
To obtain following specimens for analysis ; blood, urine, faecal, and sputum {this only if you have been trained and are confident in performing these duties}.
Assist with serving meals and other domestic duties including food preparation in the evening and laundry throughout your shift. Assist Service Users with eating of their meals if required.
To communicate to Vicki Hitchcock, registered manager if any serious or unsafe events occur.
Completion of accident and incident forms as accurately and timely as possible.
Respond to service user requests, including answering of call bell systems.
Contact relatives and NOK to make them aware of requirement for toiletries, clothing or incontinence products.
To have working knowledge of homes emergency procedures.
Attend internal and external training as required and complete all allocated mandatory training within your probation period
Undertake a responsible attitude towards economy, care of equipment, and property.
Work alongside other colleagues to ensure safe practices are being carried out on every shift.
To ensure all residents receive person-centred quality care.
Commitment to supporting and promoting independence for service users on a short term contract.
Understanding and ability to professional support individuals and their families where EOL or palliative care is in place.
Note : In addition to the responsibilities listed above it may be necessary to perform other duties not listed. Consideration will be given to your skills and status when requesting you to perform these duties.
Every other weekend work is expected
DBS is payable by the individual, refunded after 12 months
Tunics are purchased by the individual
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.62-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plymouth, PL3 5BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care Assistant: 2 years (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FTJUL23
