Personal Activities Leader/care Assistant - Clogher, United Kingdom - Ann's

Ann's

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Clogher, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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About the company
Ann's Care Homes are a family run business established in 1994.

Since its inception, the company has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the delivery of quality care and for their teams of dedicated, trained staff who put clients' needs at the heart of everything they do.

We at Ann's aspire to be the best at everything that we do.

We want families and carers to choose Ann's because they have confidence in our reputation for providing a high quality service.

We are recruiting experienced a Dual Role
:Personal Activities Leader/Care Assistant to join our team at Sunnyside Retreat, Clogher. This would be 33 hours combined, totally x4 days per week.
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THERE ARE NO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THIS ROLE_

PAL (working 2x days per week making up 11 hrs)

Produce an ongoing programme of events (inhouse entertainment, outings, and group activities) which are both mentally and physically stimulating and of interest to people who use ACH services.
Create a programme that commits to the therapeutic value of ageappropriate activities for older people.
Consider appropriate activities which allow for the involvement of residents with impaired ability.
Regularly promote leisure and recreation within the service.
Consult with the manager, people who use services and other staff members when planning and coordinating leisure and recreational pursuits.
Review and obtain the Manager's approval of all external suppliers of leisure and recreation services and entertainers prior to engaging them. Ensure that all appropriate checks in line with safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children are complete, prior to any placement
Undertake any necessary risk assessments in connection with leisure and recreation and verify ACH's insurance cover if required.
Ensure that the individual social needs and occupational interests of each person who uses the service are identified and logged in the Support Plan by key workers.
Take regular feedback from residents as to activities and hobbies they enjoy and incorporate them into the activity programme
In instances where residents do not wish to participate in group activities, maintain other activities that can be completed on a one to one basis to meet the residents needs
Maintain accurate records of leisure and recreation within the service.
Ensure that daytoday tasks and routines are carried out to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
Actively promote the service and ACH by clear, respectful and helpful communication with all potential customers including people who use services, relatives, health and social care professionals, other officials and contractors, visitors as well as ACH colleagues.
Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and participating in team meetings and communications systems.
Any other duties consistent with the business of ACH, the job, and hours of work as may reasonably be required.
Ensure that the activities programme is reviewed at regular intervals to ensure it continues to meet all aspects of legislation and regulatory standards.

HCA (working 2x days per week making up 22 hrs)

Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed in order to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents
Working efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to approach patient care
Assist nursing/residential home residents with all personal care required, including: Bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include essential aspects of personal hygiene i.e. washing body and hair, brushing teeth etc and ensuring that such activities comply with the procedures and relevant healthcare legislation
Duty to observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly reported to senior staff and documented appropriately. Additionally, staff must ensure they are aware of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures furthermore who to contact within the local authority for safeguarding.
Assisting with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised equipment provided
Participation in ward meetings
Adhere to infection control policies and maintain ward cleanliness.
Maintain and develop good professional relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors

General

Participate in induction programme and inservice training.
Attend and participate in staff meetings if required
Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to Health and Safety policies.
Maintain client confidentiality, unwarranted breaches could result in disciplinary action
Be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
Ensure you are familiar with all current policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implem