Support Worker - South Molton, United Kingdom - Eastleigh Care Homes

Eastleigh Care Homes

Verified Company

South Molton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Required

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
Ability to communicate appropriately, effectively and sensitively with staff, Clients and relatives and understand the importance of accurate and timely communication within the health care environment
Ability to work under instruction and within a team
Willingness to participate in a Vocational Training programme
Satisfactory police check and check against ISA list (where applicable)

Desirable

NVQ level 2/3, or equivalent
Key Responsibilities

Care

Ensure that the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients when required with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living
Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Clients retain their comfort, dignity and independence
Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided
Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioral problems
Assist patients to meet their nutritional and hydration needs
Assist in the promotion of continence
Observe care planning needs for Clients and complete accurate written/ computerised documentation as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures
Answer nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
Carry out regular checks accurately on Clients, at intervals determined by senior staff members
Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness
Ensure that full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and bereaved, in line with Company's policies / procedures
Contribute to the care of the deceased person. Assist with last offices
Assist clients who need help during meal times (be aware or swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving of food/drinks as requested/required. If necessary wash up utensils
If applicable, care for Clients clothing, complete light cleaning, tidy rooms and inspect/mend and launder clients clothing if necessary
Make and change beds and empty commodes, in line with Company's disposal of waste procedure
Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with the Clients and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities within the home
Assist a senior member of staff, who has been assessed as competent, with medication administration
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Client's personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients
Promote equality for all patients

Health and Safety

Report immediately to the Registered Manager, or senior person in charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a client, colleague, self or another
Understand, and ensure implementation of, Eastleigh Care Homes Health and Safety policy, Emergency and Fire procedures
Report to Registered Manager, or the senior person in charge, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or potential hazard
Promote safe working practice within the home

Training and Development

Maintain professional knowledge and competence
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required
Participate in relevant NVQ training to achieve required qualifications
Undertake training identified at appraisal

General

Demonstrate understanding of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines in relation to your role
Promote and ensure the good reputation of Eastleigh Care Homes
Ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties. Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice, refraining from disclosing such information without the consent of the client, or a person entitled to act on his/her behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or by the order of a Court or is necessary in the public interest
Ensure that the security of Eastleigh Care Homes is maintained at all times
Ensure that all equipment is clean and well maintained
Notify the Registered Manager, or senior person in charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return from all periods of absence
Wear uniform as agreed with Eastleigh Care Homes
Maintain personal standards of hygiene and promote universal precautions to limit cross infection
Refer to the Registered Manager, or senior person in charge, any situation which is not within your current responsibility
Adhere to all Company policies / procedures within the defined timescales

The post holder must devote their whole time and attention to such duties.

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