Senior Care Assistant

Hours: 44 PER WEEK

Salary: £7.02 per hour

MAIN PURPOSE

To plan, implement and supervise the provision of quality care, inconjunction with Clients. To ensure Clients retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre /Unit. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Clients, Staff Members and Visitors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CARE

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centre’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Centre’s resources are used appropriately.
• Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Escort Clients travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.

CARE OF RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS (WHERE APPLICABLE)

• Dispense medication, and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course).
• Ensure all holistic assessments are carried out when Clients are admitted to the Care Centre e.g. covering nutritional and incontinence issues, risk assessment etc.