Job Ref: 212688951

Date: 2020-11-03 12:21:10

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Job title: Day Care Assistant

Location of the job: Care home High Wycombe

Contract type: Temp (12 weeks) then to permanent position

Weekly hours: 35 hours, option to pick up more.

Must be able to work alternate weekends.

Pay rate per hour: £8.72

Start date: ASAP

End date:

Interview date: 11th November

Interview format: Zoom

Interview panel: Managers/Deputy Managers

Is DBS required? Enhanced

Essential criteria

Good written English

Must have a negative COVID test result within last week.

What is the size of the team?

Days- 4 staff plus nurse morning/afternoon 3 staff plus nurse

2 staff downstairs residential 2 dementia suite 1 float between both

Experience – 1 year preferred

NVQ preferred

Job Title Care Assistant

Accountable to Registered Home Manager

Disclosure Level Enhanced check for Regulated Activity

Job Purpose : To provide physical, emotional, spiritual and social support to service users within the scheme to encourage them to achieve maximum independence where possible.

To ensure that the highest standard of care is maintained in accordance with Ambient Support’s policies and procedures and CQC Fundamental Standards

Key Responsibilities

• To fulfil a range of personal care tasks and other care work for both male and female service users with various physical and emotional needs in accordance with agreed care plans and to administer medication as required in accordance with individual needs and in line with the Ambient Support Medication Policy.

• You will assist service users in participating in activities both within the Home and outside as well as escorting them to appointments outside of the community.

• You will be required to assist housekeeping staff with keeping communal areas clean and odour free.

• You will assist with simple food preparation on the suites and serve all meals to the service users.

• You may occasionally need to assist in the kitchen or laundry should the need arise.

• If working a night shift you will be required to carry out specific domestic duties.

• If working at night in a service adjoining an Extra Care Service you may be allocated to the Extra Care Service.

• As key worker for individual service users, ensure that people’s assessed needs as stated in the care plan are comprehensively met.

• To keep accurate records in line with Ambient Support policies.

• To use computers on a regular basis to support individuals in their daily lives including to access and update care management systems and to access other Ambient Support systems such as the staff website.

• Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and participating in team meetings.

• To act in a professional manner at all times ensuring a positive portrayal of the postholder and Ambient Support to residents and other individuals both within and outside of Ambient Support.

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