Care Assistant

As a care assistant, the role is to be part of and to support the management team in all aspects of the home’s management, including possibly taking temporary complete charge during the absence of the manager.

To provide leadership to other staff in meeting the personal care needs of service users in ways that respect the dignity of the individual, and promotes independence, equality and social inclusion.

To provide “sleep-in” cover when necessary (as applicable).

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of service users in ways that respect the dignity of the individual and promote independence, equality and social inclusion.

To help in the care of the care users’ physical environment and the general day-to-day activities of the care home.

To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the care users under your care, to the appropriate level.

To ensure that the people you look after are always kept safe from harm in line with the care home’s safeguarding policies and are not discriminated against in any way.

Help to ensure that all junior and domestic staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere.

Supervise or lead staff in their support of service users who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.

Supervise or lead staff in their support of service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.

Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of care users through talking to them, taking them out, and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

Be hospitable to visitors and guests by answering the door and the telephone; and greeting visitors in line with the home’s standards of “customer care” and generally setting an example to other staff.

Check that staff are following people’s care plans, and are meeting recording and reporting requirements.

Report and record all concerns about residents’ care and the safety of the premises, its facilities and equipment.

Supervise staff and support residents in taking their medicines when trained and competent.

Supervise staff and support residents to use specialist aids and equipment when trained and competent.

Bavani Care Home will monitor their mandatory training and will provide free training for them.