Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Streatham, London

Reports to: Senior Carer/Nurse

Job Overview:

(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

• To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse
• To support and enable Residents to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
• To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

Location: Streatham, London

You may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Care Assistant - Role Specific Duties:

• Ensure Residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
• To contribute to the efficient running of the service
• Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed
• Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
• Working alongside the therapy team with an expectation to assist with splinting and other elective orthopedic procedures as requested by the therapy team.
• Undertake baseline observations that a resident may present such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates and make a record these findings.
• Ensure any anomalies in the residents’ care are escalated to the nurse in charge.

Care Assistant - Working with Others:

• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within The British Home
• Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents
• If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Care Assistant - Leading by Example:

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Care Assistant - Personal Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
• Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
• Be open to learning opportunities

Specific Requirement for Qualifications

• Good English - Written and verbal
• RQF qualifications in Social Care
• Specific Requirement for Skills

Proficient Written Skills

• Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with policy

Leadership Skills

• Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service
• Provide Residents with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom
• Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Residents’ family members as needed

• Carers must build rapport with Residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
• Carers must be able to communicate effectively with Residents
• Carers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of Residents

Problem-Solving Skills

• Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly
• Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection

Specific Requirement for Previous Experience

• Previous experience of working in similar environment
• Previous experience of working in similar role
• Experience of working with Residents, in particular, those that may have additional support needs

Values-Based Personal Qualities

Specific Requirement

Individual

Involve residents, families, external agencies and colleagues

Speak up when things go wrong

Rehabilitation

Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices

Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking

Integrity , Diversity, Openness and Honesty

Ensuring no one is discriminated or excluded

Understand human rights and Impact on care delivery

Facilitating people to 'speak up’ about concerns and acting upon them

Talent & Energy

Striving for quality in everything we do recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using this service

Being accepting on criticism and focusing on improving

Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skill and knowledge

Heart of their Care

Treating people with kindness

Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment

Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service

Highest Standards

Focus on how thing could be done better and sharing ideas

Understanding wellbeing and what is important to people using this service

Improving outcomes for people

Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services