Care Assistant - Narberth, United Kingdom - Blaenmarlais Care
Description
Responsible to:
Home Manager
Benefits:
- A high emphasis is placed on training, with a variety of methods available; in house lectures and tutorials, elearning and professional external training, as required, including progression through the QCF qualifications, as applicable
Role:
- To be part of the team and to share with other staff in meeting the needs of the Residents in such a way that shows respect and upholds the dignity of the Individual. All actions should be aimed at promoting independence and self sufficiency
- To help to maintain the care and presentation of the Residents physical environment and the general day to day activities of the Home
Responsibilities:
- To assist or carry out the care required for personal care; washing, bathing, dressing, undressing, toileting and use of incontinence aids, in line with the Individuals Care Plans
- To assist Residents who have mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including; incontinence, sensory impairment and memory disorders
- To help care for the Residents who are in the final stages of life
- To help with the promotion of mental and physical activities of the Residents, through conversation, walks and participating in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation, particularly at weekends when the Activity Co
- Ordinator is not present
- To maintain a high standard of care within the Residents living space
- To take dirty laundry to the laundry at the end of each shift
- To set tables and trays for meal times; to assist with the service of meals and beverages. Designated Care Assistant to feed the Residents who require feeding or assist those who need help
- To assist in the preparation of breakfast and snacks as required, to leave the kitchen clean and tidy ready for the next shift. To clear, tidy and vacuum the Dining Rooms after every meal
- To promptly answer all call/emergency bells.
- To read and write daily/nightly reports, at any time within the shift period, ensuring the correct time of entry on each report
Any such other duties as may be required.
30 hours per week. Hours will comprise of morning and afternoon shifts and working days will vary from week to week.
*Start date ASAP*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£10.90 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Narberth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
