Care Assistant

Five Stacks Residential Home Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Stacks Residential Home Ltd in Tendring is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist residents with daily living, personal care, mobility, meals and light domestic tasks, while upholding dignity and independence.

You will maintain accurate records, respond to call bells, follow home procedures, participate in supervision and mandatory training, and work as part of a respectful team to safeguard residents’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Complete QCF diploma in care or the equivalent.
• Empathy, patience, clear communication and reliability are essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding residents and maintaining dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, personal care, mobility and meals.
• Support residents' independence and privacy while ensuring safety.
• Record information, call bells, and communicate with the team.
• Attend supervision and mandatory training.
• Follow home policies and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Education

QCF diploma in care

Job description

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that Respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. To help in the care of the residents’ physical environment, emotional needs and in the general day to day activities of the home. To always take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the residents under your care to the appropriate level and safeguards residents.

Values: To promote and adhere to the Five Stacks Care -Workplace values of respect, openness, duty of care principal responsibilities

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living needs.
• To assist all residents with all aspects of personal care including washing, shaving, showering, bathing, oral care , dressing/undressing and all toileting needs including incontinence.
• To support residents with their mobility needs and any other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment including transferring needs.
• Supporting residents who may become unwell with psychological and physical needs.
• Monitor the needs of the residents, informing a senior member of staff on duty of any emergency or concern about their well-being.
• Undertake the role of key worker under the supervision of a senior member of staff. E.g. giving one to one sessions , reading , arranging days out and social events.
• Make and change beds, tidy rooms, do light cleaning and empty commodes.
• Dress the table for meal times and supporting residents that require assistance with meals 1:1 basis. Serve meals to residents and complete all tea trolley tasks. Offer residents and visitors refreshments throughout the day.
• Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door, and the telephone:
• Receive, record and communicate information and messages in accordance with the home’s procedures.
• Maintain all residents’ records and give written / verbal reports, whilst ensuring confidentiality
• Take part in staff and residents’ meetings and in training activities as required. All training/ Mandatory training needs to be adhered too in a specific timeframe that will be given when training has been assigned too. Failure to complete training in specific time given will result in being taken off rota until training has been completed.
• Complete Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care or the equivalent
• Attend and participate in regular formal supervision and appraisal sessions.
• Be aware of and adhere to Five Stacks policies and procedures.
• At all times be aware of the security of the building in relation to residents and staff safety, In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed; the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the manager from time to time.

Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others to provide compassionate support.Patience: Remaining calm and steady when residents move slowly or struggle to express themselves.Communication: Listening carefully and speaking clearly with residents, families, and medical teams.Reliability: Showing up on time and taking responsibility for the safety and well-being of residents