Senior Care Assistant - Lowestoft, United Kingdom - Eastview Residential Home

Description

Senior care assistant

Morning shifts 8:00-15:00 or afternoon shifts 15:00-22:00

You would be required to work both morning and afternoon shifts and every other weekend.

we ask staff to arrive 15 minuits before the shift starts for a handover.

• Work in line with the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 & Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010
• Observe and implement care that comply with the requirements under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards amended 2008

Observe and comply with the requirements by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)The Senior Carer is required to take responsibility, individually or jointly with the Manager of The Home, to secure, sustain and promote the reputation of The Home for the benefit of Residents


And:

• To set and maintain high standards of professional practice and to create a caring environment conducive to the individual physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of each Resident.
• To ensure that each Resident receives care according to need.
• To follow the policy and direction of the Manager, to ensure the full implementation of current registration and quality control/assurance requirements in all aspects and to supervise all staff employed in The Home.

Care practice

• To ensure the smooth introduction and induction of new Residents in to The Home and, in conjunction with the Resident, relevant professional agencies and Resident's family,
• To encourage Residents to take decisions in matters which affect their lifestyle thereby assisting them to fulfil their maximum potential no matter how small.
• To encourage each Resident to develop relationships and to participate in activities internal and external to The Home which facilitate the fullest possible participation in the life of the local community and within social groupings within The Home.
• To manage and supervise the provision the health care services within The Home (nurses,G.P etc) including use of drugs and medication for which The Home has taken responsibility and the keeping of necessary associated records.
• To administer medication to the residents and complete medication records.
• To ensure the provision of care of a kind at least equal to that which might be provided by a competent and caring relative and which, under the direction of a GP and with the support of the community nursing service, might include terminal care.
• To maintain an awareness of all routines within The Home.
• To practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents' personal and financial affairs and not to abuse the privileged relationship that exists with Residents, ensuring that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of work is not divulged to third parties.
• To help Residents who need assistance with washing, toileting and undressing
• To help Residents who have limited mobility or physical disabilities, making use of aids provided. To include hoist work and general manual handling of residents.
• To assist in control of incontinence, providing comfort with dignity.
• To assist in giving mental and physical stimulation to Residents by chatting to them and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities in The Home.
• To help Residents get up in the morning or retire when they choose to do so.
• To make and change beds, tidy rooms and do light cleaning including emptying and cleaning of commodes as required.
• To respond to emergency bells, answer the door and telephone
• To feed Residents who need help, lay tables and trays, serve meals, wash up prepare light meals, clear and tidy dining room.

Staff matters

• To supervise the effective induction, supervision and assessment of staff and to ensure that training needs are identified and met;
• To develop and sustain good communications with and between staff.
• To supervise the operation of the terms of staff contracts and company rules, keeping the Owners/Manager fully informed of any serious misdemeanour's that might occur.
• To ensure that all staff contributes to the best of their abilities to the efficient running of The Home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Residents.
• To carry out duties within the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Fire Regulations
• Report any concerns, problems or updates regarding the home or residents to the manager asap.

General administrative duties

.To maintain such log books and records as may be required by the registering authority, other authorised agencies and the Owners/Manager including cleaning records and any other records associated to the residents care plans.

• To ensure that rooms, common areas and service areas are properly cleaned, maintained and properly heated and to ensure that all equipment in The Home is maintained and in good working order.
• To remain receptive to the changing needs of The Home and sensitive to requests from