Care Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Job description

Job Title:

Carer

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)

l 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

l To support and enable Residents to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual

l To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

Location:

Green Gables Care Ltd T/A Green Gables, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

Role Specific Duties:

l Ensure Residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing

l To contribute to the efficient running of the service

l Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community

l Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed

l Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents

l Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Working with Others:

l Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Green Gables Care Ltd T/A Green Gables

l Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents

l If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading by Example:

l Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

l Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service

l Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Personal Responsibilities:

l Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards

l Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements

l Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role

l Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management

l Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role

l Be open to learning opportunities

Specific Requirement for Skills

Proficient Written Skills

l Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with Green Gables Care Ltd T/A Green Gables policy

Leadership Skills

l Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service

l Provide Residents with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom

l Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Residents’ family members as needed

Communication Skills

l Carers must build rapport with Residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives

l Carers must be able to communicate effectively with Residents

l Carers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of Residents

Problem-Solving Skills

l Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly

l 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

Area

Specific Requirement

Working Together

l Involve Residents, family, external agencies & colleagues

l Speak up when things go wrong

Respect and Dignity

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

l Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking

Everybody Counts

l Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded

l Understand human rights and impact on care delivery

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

Commitment to Quality of Care

l Striving for quality in everything we do recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services

l Being accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement

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

Compassion

l Treating people with kindness

l Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment

l Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service

Improving Lives

l Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas

l Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using the service

l Improving outcomes for people

l Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 16-36 per week

Salary: £10.50-£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks to be worn at all times
LFD test completed twice weekly

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Margate, CT9 2NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GG days