Care Assistant

Castlebank Care Home; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Purpose of the role: Sharing, along with other staff, to meet the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence as well as care of the clients’ physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home. Delegating responsibilities in the charge of the clients under your care to the appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
• Help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the care and use of aids and personal equipment.
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation.
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms and do light cleaning.
• Cook meals, serve meals; assist clients at meal times if required; wash up utensils.
• Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
• Read and write reports in care plans.
• Take part in staff and client meetings and also in training activities as required.
• Assist a senior member of staff who has been assessed as competent with medication administration.