Care Assistant

Job Overview *  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 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. 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 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 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