Care Assistant - Oldham, United Kingdom - franklin care group
2 weeks ago
Description
5-10pm shift or 6-1 shift amCare Assistant Job description
Keyworker's role
To support and encourage residents to live as independently as possible and to provide practical help to those requiring assistance, supervision in their daily tasks
To be able to identify the individual needs of the resident and meet those needs through good care planning and review processes, in conjunction with co workers
To ensure effective communication of information of residents is maintained at all times to include updating of personal records on a daily basis
To take the lead role in the delivery of care and simultaneously supervise and direct co workers to assist in this process to ensure a high-quality service is provided
To support residents with items of shopping they may require with the managers approval
To communicate, liaise with and welcome professionals and care agencies visiting the home
To initiate support and maintain links with families, carers and friends of residents
to ensure that all information remains confidential at all times relating to the home and the residents
To ensure all health & safety procedures are adhered to
To report any health & safety concerns to the management straight away
To ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
To participate in all mandatory training provided
To be flexible and enthusiastic
Assisting with personal care, washing, bathing, oral care, continence care, nail care, hair care
To monitor skin integrity
Cleaning of wheelchairs and walking frames
Wardrobes and drawers are to be maintained weekly
To liaise with families when new items are required
Laundry duties are to be carried out in the absence of the laundry assistant
Clinical waste is to be removed at the end of each shift
Security checks are to be carried out daily
Person specification Care Assistant
Experience
- Experience not essential as training will be given
- Other caring roles (e. g. caring for family members) may also be valuable
- No formal educational qualifications required
- Basic Literacy skills essential
- Knowledge & respect for confidentiality
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety
- Working knowledge of personal rights and responsibilities
Skills:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to company guidelines without constant supervision
- Willingness to develop in the care profession
- Adaptable to residents needs
- Flexibility changing with various scenarios
- Keen to develop further
- Professional approach
- Good personal hygiene
- Empathetic and caring attitude
- Non judgemental
- Good team worker
- Respectful of others wishes
- Positive attitude and approach to change
Job Type:
Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary:
£9.60-£12.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oldham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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