Purpose of Position
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
To help in the care of the residents physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home.
To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the residents under your care, to the appropriate level.
Principal Responsibilities
Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the care and use 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 and do light cleaning.
Serve meals; assist care users at meal times if required; wash up utensils.
Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
Take part in training and keeping up to date.
Read and write reports in case notes.
Take part in staff and residents’ meetings and also in training activities as required.
Assist a senior member of staff who has been assessed as competent with medication administration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Work Location: In person