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JOB PURPOSE
- To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person centred approach
- To observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
- To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders
- To actively support other Care Workers
- To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Gibson’s policies, procedures and guidelines
- To actively market Gibson House and promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of Gibson House at all times
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Care provision
- To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
- To know and understand the care and support of the Client
- To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way
- To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour
- To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the floating senior or senior in charge if no floating senior on shift
- To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
- To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower
- To assist Clients to dress and undress
- To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
- To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
- To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment
- To prepare food and drink (snacks when cooks are off duty) for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
- To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as instructed by Management
- To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
- To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client
- To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients
- To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
- To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends
- To accompany the Client on trips into the community e.g. hospital appointments
- To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs
- To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client’s choice and rights
Recording and reporting
- To assist with the implementation and developing of car plans, to maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken and 3 monthly reviews of care plans.
- To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes
- To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Client and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it
- To promptly report to the office or Senior in charge any issues concerning the care, support, well being or behaviour of the Client and update records accordingly
- To continue to monitor where concerns have been reported and recorded
- To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager
- To report any complaints to the office or Senior in charge
- To contact the office or Senior in charge if running late or off sickness
General
- To dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment provided by Gibson House
- To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery
- To attend and participate in regular Care Worker team meetings and any other relevant meetings
- To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Care Worker
- To ensure completed weekly timesheets are submitted on time
- To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to the senior in charge
- To aim to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to services
- Any other duties requested by Management and senior carers, which are within the scope of the post
- Flexible working, as cover for holidays and sickness
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff to comply with IPCM as per required during outbreak of any infectious diseases. All staff to adhere to effective hand hygiene procedures & the use of face masks when required as per government guidance.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Day shift
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