Care Assistant - Dronfield, United Kingdom - The Green Care Group

The Green Care Group

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Dronfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Care Assistant Days

Up to £9.90 per hour

To share with other staff, in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

You are to help in the care of the resident's physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

36 Hours Per Week
Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and the toilet. Residents must never be left unattended in the shower or bath.
Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
Make and change beds; tidy rooms, empty commodes.
Collect soiled linen and deliver to the laundry, inspect, launder and mend resident's clothing.
Set tables and trays; serve meals; feed residents who may need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clear the dining room.
Answer emergency bells; the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and report any concerns to the nurse in charge. Read and write reports; take part in staff and residents' meetings and in training activities as directed.
Accompany residents on travel to and from the nursing home as and when necessary.
Carry out all required safety precautions, fire drills, moving and handling, food hygiene practises as required and after receiving appropriate instruction and mandatory training.
Any other duties as may be necessary to ensure the smooth running of the Nursing Home.

EXTRA DUTIES

To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job,participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
To undertake such other duties, Mandatory training and/or hours of work may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Directorate's Health and Safety Policy.

Benefits:

Free Parking
Free Uniform
Free Training
Pension
Paid Breaks

VALUES:

Working Together
Involve Service Users, family, external agencies & colleagues

Speak up when things go wrong

Respect and Dignity
Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices

Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking

Everybody Counts

Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded

Understand human rights and impact on care delivery

Facilitating people to 'speak up' about concerns and acting upon them

Commitment to Quality of Care
Striving for quality in everything we do recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services

Being accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement

Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge

Compassion
Treating people with kindness

Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment

Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service

Improving Lives
Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas

Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using the service
Improving outcomes for people

Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services.

If you require any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us or visit the home.

Contact Number:

, ext 2.

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