Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2024 |
| Location: | Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | rose villa care home limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
CARE ASSISTANT Must have NVQ level 2 or equivelant
JOB TITLE: Care Assistant reporting to Registered Nurse on duty, responsible to Head of Unit
BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (including numeracy, literacy and English speaking abilities:
Willingness to learn
Good communication skills
Awareness of dementia
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Listening & responsive skills
Calm under stress
Approachable & sympathetic
Even tempered
Observant
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
General responsibilities of the position include:
1. Provide a high standard of care in an efficient, kind and respectful manner, preserving the dignity and self respect of the resident at all times
2. Be aware and maintain infection control measures
3. Maintain a smart and tidy appearance and always wear the correct uniform whilst on duty
4. Complete all charts and report sheets for each resident whose care has been undertaken, before the end of the shift
5. Attend training sessions and fire drills, as required
6. Mentor new members of staff as instructed
7. Be prepared to do extra household or other duties on occasions as requested
8. Maintain safety standards
9. Report any accidents involving either staff or residents
10. Comply with written and verbally agreed conditions and employment e.g. hours of duty, days of duty, time-keeping etc.
11. Ensure that any matters concerning residents are not discussed with other residents or outside the home
12. Observance of Health and Safety requirements
Rose villa Care Home
Day to Day Duties
1. Receive report from previous shift
2. Carry out all the instructions of the Nurse in Charge in an efficient and conscientious manner
3. Provide support and assistance for residents and day clients throughout the period of duty. This includes all aspects of personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition and social needs. Maintain a clean and tidy environment. Report problems relating to odour control
4. Ensure residents are dressed and groomed appropriately
5. Ensure correct use of equipment in particular moving and handling
6. Keep residents’ rooms tidy and ensure correct sorting of linen and personal clothing
7. Provide essential physical and mental stimulation by participating in recreational and social activities with residents, individually or in a group and assist the Activities Co-ordinator as required
8. Ensure at all times, in conjunction with other members of staff, that the physical, emotional and social well being of each resident is maintained in a safe and homely environment
9. Ensure that residents are offered choice and that their rights are acknowledged and preserved
10. Report any obvious physical or mental change in the condition of every residents
11. Respond to calls from residents
12. Respond to visitor requests and demands in conjunction with Nurse in Charge and offer visitors appropriate hospitality
13. Make appointments for residents for hairdressing and chiropody
14. Complete daily reports for residents on Blue sheets and charts and feedback to Registered Nurse on duty
CARE ASSISTANT Must have NVQ level 2 or equivelant
JOB TITLE: Care Assistant reporting to Registered Nurse on duty, responsible to Head of Unit
BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (including numeracy, literacy and English speaking abilities:
Willingness to learn
Good communication skills
Awareness of dementia
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Listening & responsive skills
Calm under stress
Approachable & sympathetic
Even tempered
Observant
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
General responsibilities of the position include:
1. Provide a high standard of care in an efficient, kind and respectful manner, preserving the dignity and self respect of the resident at all times
2. Be aware and maintain infection control measures
3. Maintain a smart and tidy appearance and always wear the correct uniform whilst on duty
4. Complete all charts and report sheets for each resident whose care has been undertaken, before the end of the shift
5. Attend training sessions and fire drills, as required
6. Mentor new members of staff as instructed
7. Be prepared to do extra household or other duties on occasions as requested
8. Maintain safety standards
9. Report any accidents involving either staff or residents
10. Comply with written and verbally agreed conditions and employment e.g. hours of duty, days of duty, time-keeping etc.
11. Ensure that any matters concerning residents are not discussed with other residents or outside the home
12. Observance of Health and Safety requirements
Rose villa Care Home
Day to Day Duties
1. Receive report from previous shift
2. Carry out all the instructions of the Nurse in Charge in an efficient and conscientious manner
3. Provide support and assistance for residents and day clients throughout the period of duty. This includes all aspects of personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition and social needs. Maintain a clean and tidy environment. Report problems relating to odour control
4. Ensure residents are dressed and groomed appropriately
5. Ensure correct use of equipment in particular moving and handling
6. Keep residents’ rooms tidy and ensure correct sorting of linen and personal clothing
7. Provide essential physical and mental stimulation by participating in recreational and social activities with residents, individually or in a group and assist the Activities Co-ordinator as required
8. Ensure at all times, in conjunction with other members of staff, that the physical, emotional and social well being of each resident is maintained in a safe and homely environment
9. Ensure that residents are offered choice and that their rights are acknowledged and preserved
10. Report any obvious physical or mental change in the condition of every residents
11. Respond to calls from residents
12. Respond to visitor requests and demands in conjunction with Nurse in Charge and offer visitors appropriate hospitality
13. Make appointments for residents for hairdressing and chiropody
14. Complete daily reports for residents on Blue sheets and charts and feedback to Registered Nurse on duty