Description

JOB PURPOSE

  • To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the service users using a person centred approach.
  • To observe and promote the Service users choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights.
  • To create and maintain good professional relationships with Service users, their family and friends and other stakeholders.
  • To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Homely Supported Living Ltd policies, procedures and guidelines

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Care provision

  • To provide personal care and support to Service users with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
  • To know and understand the care and support of the Service users.
  • To undertake the tasks detailed in the service users care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way.
  • To encourage the independence and motivation of the service users and not foster dependent behaviour.
  • To provide input into the care and support plans of service users by regularly feeding back to the keyworker or the Manager.
  • To assist Service users getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
  • To assist Service users to wash, bath and shower, to assist Service users to dress and undress.
  • To assist Service users to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails.
  • To assist Service users with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene.
  • To assist Service users with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment.
  • To prepare food and drink for the Service users, being aware of the Service users choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.
  • To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management.
  • To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly.
  • To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Service users.
  • To provide companionship to the Service users, actively talking and listening to them about their interests.
  • To help the Service users to maintain contact with their family and friends.
  • To accompany the Service users on trips into the community.
  • To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Service users, whilst respecting the Service users choice and rights.

Recording and Reporting

  • To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken.
  • To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes.
  • To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the service users and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it.
  • To promptly report to the manager of any issues concerning the care, support, well being or. behaviour of the Service users and update records accordingly.
  • To continue to monitor where concerns have been reported and recorded.
  • To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager.
  • To report any complaints to the manager.
  • To contact the deputy manager or manager if running late.
  • Special conditions attached to post.

Flexible working, as evening and week end work is requiredOwn transportIdeal candidates: Experienced Male or Female (Certifications incl.)Work remotely:No

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