Care Assistant

Job description

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.

 Specific Requirements for application

* = essential requirements

    • * 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.

    • * 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.

    • 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.

Your Duties

    • Personal Care Support: Assist residents with personal care tasks such as washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while maintaining dignity and respect.

    • Mobility Assistance: Support residents with moving safely around the home, including transferring from beds or chairs and using mobility aids where required.

    • Meal Support: Help residents during mealtimes, including assisting with eating and drinking when needed and encouraging good nutrition and hydration.

    • Monitoring Wellbeing: Observe and report any changes in residents’ health, behaviour, or wellbeing to senior staff or nurses.

    • Medication Support: Assist with or prompt residents to take medication in line with care home policies and training.

    • Emotional Support and Companionship: Provide reassurance, conversation, and companionship to help residents feel comfortable and supported.

    • Care Plan Implementation: Follow individual care plans to ensure each resident receives personalised and appropriate care.

    • Maintaining Records: Accurately document care provided and any relevant observations in care records.

    • Promoting Independence: Encourage residents to remain as independent as possible while offering the support they need.

    • Health and Safety Compliance: Follow safeguarding procedures, infection control guidelines, and health and safety policies at all times.

    • 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.

    • Promote the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of residents at all times. This includes maintaining an environment free from abuse, neglect, or harm.

    • Remain vigilant to any signs or indicators of abuse—whether physical, emotional, financial, sexual, or neglect.

    • Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures. 

    • 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 all relevant risk assessments.

    • Be open to learning opportunities.

Core Values

  • Organised

    • Be proactive instead of reactive. Be aware of when things start to run off the rails and help to get it back on track.

    • Contribute your ideas or concerns before it’s too late.

    • Question whether you need to involve your supervisor at that moment or whether you can put a temporary solution in place until you notify them at a better time.

    • Start making decisions within your space of responsibility. Build confidence and competence will follow.

  • Focussed

    • Understand the duties associated with your position.

    • Contribute your individual efforts towards our team goal.

    • If there’s something worrying you that isn’t effecting either of the above, find and notify the relevant person so they can be concerned about it. You can then return to your duties and goals.

  • Dedicated

    • Stay long term and commit to our purpose and contribute to our achievements.

    • If your current role isn’t right for you, talk to us and suggest how you still contribute to our cause elsewhere.

Our Core Values are vital and timeless guiding principles, that attract like-minded people. We also review, reward and recognise our employees based on these values.

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