Care Assistant

 

Summary.

Reports to

  • Senior Care Assistant (AKA: Team Leader).

Duties

  • Ensure Residents are at the heart of the care delivery.

  • Contribute to the efficient running of the service.

  • Ensure care plans followed.

Requirements

  • Good english.

  • Flexible.

  • Proficient computer/written skills.

  • Leadership skills.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Communications skills.

 

Responsibilities & Duties.

Role specific

  • Ensure our Residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.

  • Contribute to the efficient running of the service.

  • Ensure care plans and other information about how to support our Residents are followed.

 

Working with others

  • Assist with the induction of new starters in accordance with Ashfield Nursing Home’s policy.

  • Be polite and respectful in communication with staff, residents, or external visitors.

  • Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.

  • Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service.

  

Personal Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals one supports.

  • Attend all statutory training, meetings and any others as directed by a manager.

  • Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.

  • Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.

  • Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications with the role.

  • Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.

  • Understand and follow and relevant risk assessments.

  • Be open to learning opportunities.

Core values

  • Demonstrate the values and behaviours we expect from our team members regarding their daily interactions for/with residents, visitors, colleagues and other professionals.

 

Specific Requirements for Qualification.

* = essential requirements

 

General 

  • * Good English.

    • Written & verbal.

  • Can commute to Ashfield within an hour .

  • College level 1 OR 2 in Health & Social Care OR equivalent.

  • * Flexible.

    • Must be able to work across a variety of shifts.

 

 Skills

  • * Proficient computer/written skills.

    • To maintain all Care Plans/care records and audit care records in accordance with our Home's policies to ensure standards compliance.

  • * Leadership skills.

    • Provide our residents with support/assistant as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, and using the bathroom.

  • * Problem solving skills.

    • Adapt and address situations quickly.

  • * Communication skills.

    • Build rapport with Residents by establishing personal connections and showing genuine interest in their lives.

    • Liaise appropriately with all visitors and callers to our Home.

o   Communicate effectively with staff to ensure that shifts run smoothly, making sure all work is carried out in an organised and efficient manner taking into consideration people’s preferences.

 

 

Experience 

  • Previous experience in a similar environment.

    • E.g. working in a home care.

  • Previous experience in a similar role.

  • Previous experience of working with people who have additional support needs.

    • E.g. elderly people with dementia.