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Job Title: Care Assistant
Reports to: Care Manager / Supervisor
To provide high quality care to all service users and to encourage/assist them to live as independent lifestyle as possible. Ensure that we remain supportive and sensitive when delivering care and make certain all service users are treated with respect and dignity at all times and that they are aware of their rights, choices and options available to them. Your duties will vary from each service user to the next as you will be following an individual care plan designed solely for them.
Main responsibilities:
- To undertake all duties that are outlined in the service users care plan.
- To maintain good communication and develop good working relationships.
- To adhere to Jewel Home Care Ltd policies and procedures.
- To travel to Service Users as directed.
- To carry out personal and caring tasks that are not the responsibility of a Nurse, but which could normally be undertaken by a member of the family.
- To encourage and motivate service users to maintain their independence within their limitations.
- To report to the Registered Manager on the condition of a Service User particularly any significant change in the Service User’s behaviour needs or circumstances.
- To encourage to use special equipment provided and to assist Service Users, if authorised by the Registered Manager with the use of artificial limbs.
- To contact a Doctor, Emergency Services or make appointments.
- To participate in the Departmental Code of Practice in relation to the administration of medication.
- To prepare and cook meals in the Service User’s home.
- To assist with budgeting of household accounts, collect pensions, shopping and pay bills when this cannot be undertaken by others.
- To write / read letters if required by Service Users.
- To assist in the cleaning of an exceptionally dirty home when required.
- To undertake domestic tasks to maintain a good quality of life which the Service User cannot carry out.
- To complete all administrative documents accurately.
- To attend meetings and report, if necessary, on the condition of Service Users.
BENEFITS.
HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT:
You will receive a paid holiday entitlement of 28 working days (5.6 weeks for a person who works 5 days a week) during a complete holiday year, or a greater amount should the statutory minimum be increased during the period of employment.
PENSION & PENSION SCHEME:
Jewel Home Care Service Ltd operates a Workplace Pension Scheme which complies with current legislation.
Job Type: Permanent (37.5hours per week or more)
Salary: £10 to £11 per hour
