Carer
- Recruiter
- R2R People
- Location
- Burnham-on-Sea
- Salary
- 8.75 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 23 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 06 Oct 2020
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care, Carer jobs
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Purpose of Role:
Provide full and holistic care to residents, meeting their individual and personal health care needs in a way that promotes choice, dignity and respect. Promote a positive and caring environment throughout the Home, acknowledging your workplace is, first and foremost, the residential living space of people requiring care and support with the daily tasks of their lives.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
?? Familiarise yourself with the individual care plan of every resident, keeping up to date with any changes made by authorised colleagues
?? Carry out care as detailed in each individual care plan for residents in the home
?? Assist residents who need help with personal care, including bathing, washing and all aspects of their personal hygiene
?? Assist with the dressing or changing of residents where required
?? Ensure residents' personal living space, including bed, commode and clothing are kept clean and presentable and free from soiling
?? Support residents with mobility and any physical disabilities, supporting the use of care aids and personal equipment
?? Actively encourage residents, according to their capabilities, to participate in all aspects of daily living
?? Help promote mental and physical activity of residents through conversation, on-site and off-site activities and sharing in day to day recreation such as reading, writing and general hobbies
?? Support responsive and caring action by notifying the person in charge immediately of any matter affecting the well-being of residents and the Home
?? Prepare simple food and drinks and where necessary assist or feed residents requiring help
?? Assist the kitchen in the plating up and serving of meals as required
?? Respond to emergency bells, front door and telephone, greet and welcome visitors in the home
?? Adopt a professional approach towards residents, relatives, colleagues and visitors
?? Complete all mandatory training as required by the Home
?? Any other reasonable tasks as expected by your line manager
Role Specific Standards:
?? One-page-profiles / care plans read for all new residents and handovers attended to remain updated on all changes to care plans
?? Instructions of the Nurses and Senior Carers are followed as outlined in the daily handover and care plan for each resident, clear, factual and legible documenting of care is completed
Job Title: Carer - Permanent
Location: Somerset (TA8)
Hours: Days - 30 hours per week/40 hours per weeks
Hourly Salary - GBP9-GBP11 (depending on exp)