Carers / Senior Carers

Job Description

To assist and participate in delivering a service that meets the physical, social and emotional needs of each individual resident in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence.

Key Objectives:

To ensure that all aspects of the regulatory framework are met

Consult with residents and Senior team to assist with the development of person-centred care plans

Work effectively with others to promote a ‘one team’ environment to ensure that residents’ needs are met

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

To assist in the direct care provision of all aspects of the residents assessed daily living needs – this may include washing, dressing and personal hygiene including continence promotion

Continual monitoring of residents’ health and care needs and communicating effectively with Senior and other relevant staff to ensure that care plans may be regularly up-dated and appropriate care given

To ensure that residents’ choice and independence is respected (in accordance with risk management plans)

Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, and in the care, and use of aids and personal equipment

Assist in the promotion of mental and physical activity and health and social/psychological needs

Answer emergency bells promptly and greet visitors in a friendly and courteous way

Provide residents with assistance at mealtimes if required

To change and make beds, tidy rooms, empty commodes

To participate in the key working system

To escort residents to appointments as required

To care sensitively to residents who are unwell or receiving palliative care

To include and encourage residents to be involved in the Home’s activities

Assist as required with the social functions provided by the Home

Support and work closely with families and friends as required

General Duties:

Understand and observe all relevant regulations and company policies and procedures in accordance with the Staff Handbook and Policy and Procedure File

Ensure that all records are kept up to date

To follow the Home’s procedures in the event of accidents and emergencies

To report all Health & Safety concerns

To report and record all repairs and maintenance required