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
- Communication Skills
- 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