PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To ensure that service users’ physical, personal, psychological, spiritual and cultural needs are met, whilst promoting personal and physical independence and choice.

KEY TASKS:

To assist in the direct care of all aspects of the service users’ assessed needs, which may include;
· Assisting people in washing, bathing, dressing and undressing.
· Assisting people with their toileting needs, including continence promotion.
· Helping in the serving of meals and drinks, assisting people who are unable to feed themselves and ensuring that each person receives the meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs.
· Helping with mobility difficulties, which will include use of equipment, once trained.
· Supporting people with any communication difficulties including use of hearing aids and glasses.
· Participating in basic care under supervision eg bathing in bed, pressure area, mouth care, and eye care.
· Assisting with mobility, including use of mobility aids e.g. hoists and stand aids, where appropriate.
· Answering emergency bells, the door and the telephone, greeting visitors.
· Reading care files to be aware of individual needs and writing reports in case notes, as required.
· Completing other records including fluid, nutrition, personal hygiene and repositioning charts.
· Changing beds, tidying bedrooms and wardrobes and emptying commodes.
· Light cleaning duties, as necessary.
· Undertaking the role of key worker to a number of service users.
· Answering the telephone, taking clear written messages and passing to the correct person in a timely way.
· Undertaking any other duties as required, in order to keeping the care home
running smoothly, as delegated by senior staff or Home Manager.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houghton le Spring DH4 5EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In perso