Care Assistant

Job summary

•   Ensuring the  highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting Clients, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
•   Administer medication in line with companies polices/ training / competencies 
•   Liaise   with DNs/ GPs/ and other members of MDT professionals  
•   Assisting Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Providing attention when needed, whilst ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
•   Paying particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
•   Be willing to work towards medication awareness and administration training – be prepared to administer medication when requested  ( if not already  qualified to do so) 
•   Be willing to train as advanced diabetic HCA and be able to monitor and record glucose levels 
•   Closely monitoring Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
Assisting in the promotion of Continence.
•   Have an understanding of care planning and contribute to care plan reviews with relatives alongside the senior health care workers
•   Be a named keyworker documenting evidence and meaningful time spent with residents in care doc electronic notes    
•   Assisting in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
•   Observing care planning needs for Clients and completing written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
•   Assisting in an innovative approach to supporting and  interaction  with Clients and helping them continue with personal interests as well as promoting the innovative workshops and therapy sessions  with in the home 
•   Answering Nurse Call system and giving assistance as required. Answering the door and telephone appropriately. Responding accordingly, and passing on messages promptly.
•   Under the supervision and guidance of care manager , reporting on the well-being of Clients at weekly care over view meetings.
•   Carrying out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by care manager .
•   Making Visitors feel welcome. Providing refreshments / assistance as and when required.
•   Making and changing beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty. 
•   Ensuring the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
•   Cleaning and maintaining equipment used by Clients / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensuring the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
•   If applicable, care for Clients’ clothing and rooms as named, and ensuring that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
•   Ensuring full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
•   Assisting Clients who need help during meal times (and awareness of any swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assisting with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Washing up as requested / required.
•   Escorting Clients travelling to and from the Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
•   Practicing maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs, and avoiding abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.