Care Assistant (Day Duty)

To attend to the physical, emotional and social needs of residents under direction of the Care leader, working on a rota basis as laid down by the Registered Manager.
To promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment for the resident, within a policy of managed risk taking.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• All aspects of physical care, working as part of a team but capable of working unsupervised.


• Act as key carer to residents, ensuring their needs are met. To contribute to a separate file record for each resident and to participate in the formulation and implementation of individual care plans.

The Carer is accountable to the Team Leader.

• Observe residents wishes with regard to pattern of daily living. Organise and participate in activities and outings involving residents in planning where possible.


• Act as escort where necessary.


• Understand responsibilities in relation to health & safety, food hygiene, fire precautions and emergency procedures, infection control and emergency first aid.


• To undertake training as provided.


• Attend staff meetings, support colleagues, work as part of a team for the benefit and well-being of the home and residents.


• Other tasks within the scope of the post as requested by the Registered Manager.


PERSONAL DUTIES

• To assist/encourage residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and the toilet, cleaning bath when finished


• To assist/encourage residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including continence, and to help/encourage in the use of and care aids and personal equipment.


• To help care for residents who are palliative care


• To make beds, tidy rooms and to do light cleaning, empty and clean commodes after use.


• To attend to personal laundry with buttons replacing and minor repairs


• To set up tables and trays, serve meals, assist in the feeding of residents, preparation of light snacks. Wash up and leave the dining areas clean and tidy.


• Ensure that residents have ample food and fluid intake recording if necessary as per care plan.


• To answer promptly call bells and welcome visitors


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Home.

• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults, and to follow the Company's Whistle Blowing policy as required.


• Participation in staff meetings.


• Participation in training activities.


• Participation in staff supervision and personal development plans.


• Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older adults.


• All duties must be carried out to comply with company policies and procedures.


• Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements.


• Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations.


• Nationally and locally agreed codes of good practice.


• Fire precautions.


• Equal opportunity and the Company's anti-discriminatory policy.
  
  An SVQ level 2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care would be an advantage but not essential as a full training package will be offered to successful applicants, furthermore we will encourage your development and progression within the Company.

There will be a requirement for all employees to have an Enhanced Disclosure/PVG and Carers must register with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Day shift hours cover a rota comprising of 8am to 4pm and 4pm to 9pm shifts or the option to work long days e.g. 8am to 9pm. Weekend working would be on a rota basis. We have part time and full time opportunities available.