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JOB PURPOSE
- To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the service users using a person centred approach.
- To observe and promote the Service users choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights.
- To create and maintain good professional relationships with Service users, their family and friends and other stakeholders.
- To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Homely Supported Living Ltd policies, procedures and guidelines
Care provision
- To provide personal care and support to Service users with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
- To know and understand the care and support of the Service users.
- To undertake the tasks detailed in the service users care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way.
- To encourage the independence and motivation of the service users and not foster dependent behaviour.
- To provide input into the care and support plans of service users by regularly feeding back to the keyworker or the Manager.
- To assist Service users getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
- To assist Service users to wash, bath and shower, to assist Service users to dress and undress.
- To assist Service users to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails.
- To assist Service users with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene.
- To assist Service users with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment.
- To prepare food and drink for the Service users, being aware of the Service users choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.
- To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management.
- To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly.
- To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Service users.
- To provide companionship to the Service users, actively talking and listening to them about their interests.
- To help the Service users to maintain contact with their family and friends.
- To accompany the Service users on trips into the community.
- To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Service users, whilst respecting the Service users choice and rights.
Recording and Reporting
- To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken.
- To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes.
- To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the service users and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it.
- To promptly report to the manager of any issues concerning the care, support, well being or. behaviour of the Service users and update records accordingly.
- To continue to monitor where concerns have been reported and recorded.
- To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager.
- To report any complaints to the manager.
- To contact the deputy manager or manager if running late.
- Special conditions attached to post.
Flexible working, as evening and week end work is required
Own transport
Ideal candidates: Experienced Male or Female (Certifications incl.)
Work remotely:No
