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Basic Job descriptions

Care Assistant
For placement within a Domiciliary / UK nursing / Residential home

• To be part of the nursing team, whose aims are to ensure that resident’s nursing, personal and psychological needs are met on a daily basis.
• To help promote as much personal and physical independence and choice as possible, in the activities of daily living undertaken by the residents within the Nursing Home.
• To help maintain a stimulating and attractive environment for the residents.
• To assist residents in washing, dressing and undressing.
• To participate in the basic nursing care of the residents, under the supervision of trained staff, e.g. bed-bathing, pressure area care, mouth care, eye care.
• To assist the residents with their toileting needs, including continence promotion.
• To change beds, tidy resident’s rooms and do light cleaning. To help in the serving of meals and drinks, feeding those residents who are unable to feed themselves and ensuring that each resident receives the meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident’s particulars. Assist in activities within the Home.
• Undertake any other duties as required in order to keep the Nursing Home running smoothly, as delegated by the trained nursing staff or Home Manager.
• The client will usually offer a minimum salary of GBP5.00/ hour or more and local accommodation will be provided.
• The accommodation cost will usually be deducted from your pay at an agreed amount per week.
• Rates of pay and the cost of accommodation will vary from region to region and employer to employer.
• Salary, accommodation and job description will all be covered in your specific job offer and will be covered in your specific contract.

Skills

• Must speak good English and communicate well.
• Enthusiasm and a good team player.
• Enjoy helping and caring for people.

Requirements

• References, written
• Clean Police record.
• Valid passport.
• Valid Driving License (Optional)

(The above description is not exhaustive but the above points represen t the key points pertaining to the role of care assistant)

Documents:

Carer Documents (PDF)
POVA/CRB Documentation (xls)
Carer Bond Form (Word Doc)
Application Form (Word doc)
Application Form - online