Compassionate Care Assistant for Resident Well-Being

Abbey Healthcare

Hartford

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Abbey Healthcare in Huntingdon is seeking a dedicated care assistant to support residents, understand their individual needs, and promote independence during day and night shifts. You will participate in activities and help with daily living tasks while maintaining dignity and confidentiality.

Experience in care is preferred; NVQ2 is desirable. This in-person role requires English language and UK work authorisation, with a focus on safeguarding resident well-being and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Experience of working in the Care Sector preferred.
NVQ level 2 desirable.
An interest in caring for the service user group.

Responsibilities

To understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs.
To understand the effect on care on residents and families.
To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence wherever possible.
To participate in activities.
To care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
To read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
To complete and record documentation as required, to include, food/fluid intake/ changing position, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events.
To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality
To understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) - England and Adults with capacity
Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken: - o Care of clothes and personal belongings
o Bed making - empty and occupied.
o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
o Personal hygiene - Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails
o Care of skin and pressure areas
o Assist with toilet requirements
o Escorting residents
o Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need requires it
o Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts
o Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.
o Be aware, understand individual care plans.
Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policy
To report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
To complete e learning and mandatory training, and other training as required
To answer call bells and give assistance as required
To be a valued member of the Key worker scheme
To promote and market the home
To read, understand and abide by all company policies and procedures
To Attend meetings as required

Skills

Care sector experience

Interest in caring

Education

NVQ level 2 desirable

Job description

Experience in care is preferred; NVQ2 is desirable. This in-person role requires English language and UK work authorisation, with a focus on safeguarding resident well-being and continuity of care.

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