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Care Assistant Apprentice

Southlawns
Pay: £197.40 Text
Location: Somerset Street United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Nov 2017
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02550696
2017-10-13 2017-11-25

Job Description

Your day to day duties will include the following:




  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing and all other aspects of daily living.

  • Assist residents in all of their care needs (i.e. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring residents retain their comfort and dignity.

  • Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best and safe use of aids provided.

  • Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or who have progressive illness.

  • Assist in the promotion of continence.

  • Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

  • Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the company’s policies and procedures.

  • Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities.

  • Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately, respond according and pass on messages promptly.

  • Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff and Registered Nurses, report on the well-being of residents.

  • Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

  • Make visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.

  • Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are emptied in line with the nursing home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the home’s resources are used appropriately.

  • Clean and maintain equipment used by residents e.g. wheelchairs, commodes, pressure relieving equipment, hearing aids, spectacles, bath hoists, showers etc. Ensure the home is kept clean and tidy in line with the company’s attention to detail philosophy.

  • Care for residents clothing and assist with naming if applicable, and ensure that all clothing is clearly marked and recorded.

  • Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved in line with the company’s policies and procedures.


Personal Qualities :

  • To be empathetic, understanding, compassionate.



Skills Required :

  • Committed.



Future Prospects : Higher apprenticeship/training to reach full potential for good career path.

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