Care Assistant

• DAY CARE ASSISTANT – 30 HOURS PER WEEK Working Pattern:
• 30 hours per week over 3 days, on a
• 4-weekly rota system
• :
• 2 × 12-hour shifts: 8:00am – 8:00pm
• 1 × 6-hour shift: 8:00am – 2:00pmThe rota will operate on a 4-weekly rolling schedule including weekends
• Responsible to: Registered Manager / Assistant Manager

Accountable to: Registered Owner

Job Purpose:

To undertake duties under the direction and guidance of Senior staff in accordance with agreed

programmes of care and promoting independence.

Responsibilities:

1. To assist service users who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing,

Washing and using the toilet

2. To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including

Incontinence

Help in use and care of aids and personal equipment

3. To contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to

the best interest of service users.

3. To act as a key worker to identified Service users, as directed.

5. To ensure all day-to-day paperwork is completed in line with the home’s policies and legal

Legislation

6. After receiving the correct training to administer medication for which the home has taken

responsibility and to maintain the necessary records.

7. Participate in the development daily timetables of activities for service users which will enhance

their quality of life and encourage individual interests

8. Help to ensure that the preparation, cooking and serving of food meet the required standards

9. Help to ensure that rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned and maintained and adequately

heated.

10. Participate in staff meetings and in staff training and development activities

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11. Support the Registered Manager in their duties to the home under the Health & Safety act, and fire

regulations, as directed.

12. Support the Registered Manager by maintaining such logbooks and records as required by the

registering authority, CQC or the managers of the home

13. To identify own training needs, and attend both in house and external training as directed, and as

required by CQC and other training legislation

14. To inspect, launder and mend service users' clothing as required.

15. To set tables, serve meals; feed service users who need help; prepare light meals and wash up, tidy

and clear the dining areas.

16. To always comply with the home’s guidelines and policies.

17. To report to the Registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a

service user.

18. To encourage service users to remain as independent as possible.

19. To ensure that the home’s policies and procedures are always followed

20. To carry out any other tasks that may reasonably be assigned to you by Senior Staff

Person Specification — Essential Criteria

1. Self-motivated.

2. Organised.

3. Flexible.

4. Caring.

5. Sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm.

6. An active team player but also able to work on own initiative.

7. A good communicator. CARE ASSISTANT

• Responsible to: Registered Manager / Assistant Manager

Pay: £12.71-£12.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food

Experience:

• CARE WORK: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person