Care Assistant- Nights

• To provide personal care and support to Service Users using a person centered approach under the direction of Senior staff within the home

• To know and understand the care and support of the Service Users

• To encourage independence and maintain Service Users skills and abilities in all aspects of daily living where possible.

• To assist Service Users getting up in the morning and going to bed at night

• To assist Service Users to wash, bath and shower.

• To assist Service Users to dress and undressTo assist Service Users to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails

• To assist Service Users with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene

• To assist Service Users with their nutritional needs and cultural requirements

• To use manual handling equipment safely and use correct techniques • To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Service Users and their family

• To help the Service Users to maintain contact with their family and friendsTo accompany the Service Users on trips into the community when required