- GMFJ Reference
68558
- Wages
£3.70 p/h
- Hours
36.00 per week
- Date Posted
12/05/2017
- Start Date
07/06/2017
- Approx. Duration
18 Months
- Location
Southport
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Health & Social Care
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Employer
Marina Care Home
Description
Your main duties will include:
- Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Clients, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.Assisting clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual).
- Providing attention when needed, whilst ensuring clients retain their comfort and dignity.
- Paying particular attention to assisting clients who have limited mobility, or physical learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided
- Closely monitoring clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
- Assisting in the promotion of continence.
- Assisting In the delivery of care for clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
- Observing care planning needs for clients and completing written daily records as instructed and in line with the cmpany’s policies and procedures
- .Assisting in framework of social activities by interacting with clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
- Answering Nurse Call system and giving assistance as required. Answering the door and telephone appropriately.Responding accordingly, and passing on messages promptly.Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, reporting on the well-being of clients.Making vsitors feel welcome.
- Providing refreshments/ assistance as and when required.
- Making and changing beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty.
- Ensuring the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment used by clients/relavtives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc.
- Ensuring the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the company’s attention to detail philosophy.If applicable, care for clients’ clothing and rooms as named, and ensuring that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
- Ensuring full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
- Assisting clients who need help during meal times (and awareness of any swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc).
- Assisting with serving of food I drinks as requested I required.
- Washing up as requested I required.
- Escorting clients travelling to and from the Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
- Practicing maximum Integrity in all dealings with clients’ personal and financial affairs, and avoiding abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with clients.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Blackpool and the Fylde College on 01253 504343 (Ref ID: 68558)
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Basic understanding of infection control.
4 GCSE’s at Grades A-D, or equivalent.
Must attain a Level 1 on the initial assessment at College.
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English.
Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.
Team player.
Willingness to participate in training programmes i.e. NVQs.
Genuine interest in working within a caring environment with the elderly.
A full time position may be available upon completion of apprenticeship.
You need to have a caring nature and a keen interest to work with people unable to care for themselves.