IT IS THE NATURE OF THE WORK THAT TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE, IN MANY CIRCUMSTANCES, UNPREDICTABLE AND VARIED. STAFF ARE THEREFORE EXPECTED TO WORK IN A FLEXIBLE WAY WHEN JOBS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED IN THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION, HAVE TO BE UNDERTAKEN. IF THE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OR TASK BECOMES A REGULAR OR FREQUENT PART OF THE STAFF’S JOB IT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBER OF STAFF.

Job Type: Permanent
Work Location: In perso

ROLE:

To work as a member of the team within the home under the direction of the senior team.
To be responsible for the delivery of high quality person centered programme of care to residents, respecting the dignity of each individual and promoting independence.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• To provide a holistic approach to each resident, delivering the highest quality of individual care and support. This will include bathing, showering, bed bathing, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene and other necessary care as directed by the Care Plan.
• To assist in the promotion of physical and psychological activity of residents. Some residents can show aggressive behaviour by lashing out, for example hitting, kicking and pushing. This is not a complete list.
• Undertake to ensure the best possible level of personal comfort and privacy to all residents.
• To assist in the care of residents at the end of their life.
• To relate to all residents in an age appropriate manner with respect for advancing years.
• To communicate appropriately with residents, staff and visitors.
• As a team member to co-operate and assist with tasks to ensure the smooth running of the home at all times. This will include laundry, kitchen and general cleanliness of the home.
• To participate in supervision, development and training activities as required.
• To assist and promote residents to maintain and maximize their independence.
• To support residents during outings and appointments.
• To participate in a flexible Rota which meets the needs of the service. The agreed care duty hours are 6 or 12 hour shifts. Any other duties requested from you would be on an overtime basis, to the stated agreed hours.
• To report to senior staff/registered nurse any change in the health or circumstances of a resident.
• To offer support to a number of residents as a ‘Key Worker’.
• To maintain records that are current, legible and appropriate.
• To answer the telephone in a polite and professional manor ensuring messages are recorded/transmitted accurately.
• To provide an efficient response to calls from residents, their families and friends and staff.
• To behave professionally at all times and maintain confidentiality of information.
• To work at all times to the highest standard of good practice.
• To be aware of the importance of maintaining the quality of the physical environment of the home.
• To attend staff meetings as requested.
• To ensure open channels of communication/information at all levels.
• To ensure a safe environment is maintained.
• To positively market the service both internally and externally.
  To have regard to Health and Safety issues at work at all times
  In liaison with colleagues to promote Equality of Opportunity and anti-discriminatory activity throughout the home.