Care Assistant

Job Title : Care Assistant

Location : Barry

Reporting to: Deputy Manager/ Home Manager

Hours of Work: 37\.5Hr on Weekly Basis

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Care provision

To provide personal care and support to Residents with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
To know and understand the care and support of the Resident
To undertake the tasks detailed in the Resident’s care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way
To encourage the independence and motivation of the Residents and not foster dependent behaviour
To assist Residents getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
To assist Residents to wash, bath and shower
To assist Residents to dress and undress
To assist Residents to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
To assist Residents with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
To prepare food and drink for the Residents, being aware of the Resident's choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Residents
To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Residents
To provide companionship to the Residents, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
To help the Residents to maintain contact with their family and friends
To accompany the Residents on trips into the community
To assist the Residents to manage their personal affairs
To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Residents, whilst respecting the Resident’s choice and rights
Recording and Reporting

To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken
To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes
To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Residents and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it

To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery
To attend and participate in regular Care Worker team meetings and any other relevant meetings
To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Care Worker
To ensure completed weekly time sheets are submitted on time

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: From £13\.45 per hour

Experience:

• caring: 1 year (preferred)

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