• Full Time
• permanent
• Full Time, 3 - nights a week
  We’re on the lookout for a Carer to work nights at Lakeside Care Home, part of the Standish Care Village.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Carer, you will support the home in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care preserving the dignity, respect and wellbeing of our residents at all times.
Experience working in a health and social care setting is preferred, however, this is not essential.

ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Ensure that residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing
• To understand personal care planning and taking responsibility for all aspects of care where required
• To contribute to the efficient running of the home at all times
• To support residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to all residents in the home whilst treating them with dignity, privacy and respect at all times
• To support and assist residents with their personal care such as washing and dressing
• To administer daily medicines in line with their GP instructions and liaise with the Nurse in charge once this has been completed
• To undertake minor medical duties such as oral hygiene, application of topical creams, skin integrity checks, catheter care and end-of-life
• To ensure along with the wider team that all the residents’ needs are being met for example their medical, physical, social and emotional needs
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the residents we are supporting.