Care Assistant - Watton, United Kingdom - Dorrington House Homes

Dorrington House Homes

Verified Company

Watton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Principal Responsibilities

To assist in planning, delivering and evaluating individualized resident care and to contribute to the planning and implementation of person centered care plans.
To be a Keyworker for Residents.
To assist and encourage residents with their nutritional needs, physical comfort, personal hygiene and appearance all activities of daily living:
Assist residents at meal times as required.
Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, and in the use and care of moving and handling equipment and personal equipment. Help in resident comfort.
Assist residents with bathing, washing, care of hair, teeth, and nails.
Assist with dressing, undressing, toileting and continence.
Assist 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.
To ensure the custody and administration of medication in accordance with Policies.
To help Team leaders with observations. To record on charts i.e., fluid, continence, temperature etc. To inform Team Leaders of any problems that arise.
To make and change beds, tidy rooms, inspect clothing and do any cleaning if required, clean sluice rooms, clean wheelchairs and walking aids.
To set up tables and trays, prepare light meals; serve meals and drinks, clear/clean and tidy kitchen areas, dining and communal areas.
To help in Kitchen duties i.e. food preparation etc.
Answer call and emergency bells, the door and the telephone.
To report to Team Leaders if any resident gives cause for concern.
To be aware of the spiritual needs of residents.
To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of residents at all times

Bank and Night shifts also available

Experience is not essential, if you are a caring person, we will support you to gain all the necessary knowledge for the job role.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £10.10 per hour

Schedule: