Care Assistant (Nights)

CarerAims and Objectives - General Scope of PostWhilst observing the Health and Social Care Standards, to attend to the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents under direction of the Team Leader, working on a rota basis as laid down by the Registered Manager.To promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for the resident, within a policy of managed risk taking.

Principal Duties:All aspects of physical care, working as part of a team but capable of working unsupervised.Act as key carer to residents, ensuring their needs are met. To contribute to a separate file record for each resident and to participate in the formulation and implementation of individual care plans.The Carer is accountable to the Team Leader.Observe residents wishes regarding pattern of daily living. Organise and participate in activities and outings involving residents in planning where possible.Act as escort where necessary.Foster good community relations.Understand responsibilities in relation to health and safety, food hygiene, fire precautions and emergency procedures, infection control and emergency first aid.To undertake training as providedKeep your registration and Continuous Professional Development file up to dateAttend staff meetings, support colleagues, work as part of a team for the benefit and well-being of the home and residents.Other tasks within the scope of the post as requested by the Registered Manager.

Personal Duties:To assist/encourage residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and the toilet, cleaning bath when finishedTo assist/encourage residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including continence, and to help/encourage in the use of and care aids and personal equipment.To help care for residents who are palliative careTo make beds, tidy rooms and to do light cleaning, empty and clean commodes after use.To set up tables and trays, serve meals, assist in the feeding of residents, preparation of light snacks.Ensure that residents have ample food and fluid intake recording if necessary, as per care plan.To answer promptly call bells and welcome visitors

General Requirements:In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Home.Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults, and to follow the Company’s Whistle Blowing policy as required.Participation in training activities. Participation in staff supervision and personal development plans.Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older adults.All duties must be carried out to comply with company policies and procedures.Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements.Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations.Fire precautions.Equal opportunity and the Company’s anti-discriminatory policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – CARE ASSISTANTQualificationsSVQ2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)Must be prepared to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)Must be prepared to register with The Protection of Vulnerable Groups for Adults (PVG)Willingness to undertake relevant training

To apply for this post, please go to www.abbeysidecaregroup.co.uk and complete the online application form

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