Care Assistant

CASUAL / TEMPORARY CARE ASSISTANT ROLE

Organisation: DCC - Woodland Vale Residential Care Home

Start Date: ASAP (dependent on pre-employment checks)

End Date: Review in 6 months (potential to extend)

Hours: Variable Hours (7.25 - 36 hours)

Location: Woodland Vale Residential Care Home, Torrington, North Devon

DBS: Enhanced DBS with ABL (we will arrange)

Brief:

Woodland Vale is a 20 bed Residential home in Great Torrington. We provide support for people who have a dementia and supporting other Services within the home.

The Purpose of the role

• To contribute to delivering the care needs of all service users as per assessed need within the individual care plan.
• To contribute to delivering care and services in accordance with the requirements of care quality commission (Care Quality Commission (CQC standards.
• To administer prescribed medicine under supervision and in accordance with Care Quality Commission (Care Quality Commission (CQC and Royal Pharmaceutical Standards.
• To work in a way that ensures vulnerable service users are safeguarded.
• To liaise on occasions, as appropriate with other agencies/professionals, including care management staff and day unit staff.
• To contribute to records that ensure compliance with care quality commission (Care Quality Commission (CQC Standards and DCC policies, which may include the use of I.T.
• To assist in maintaining the safety and security of the premises, staff and service users using the service.
• To contribute to health and safety and adherence to Health and Safety Act 1974.
• To report any issues of concern to line manager.
• To participate in the mentoring of new staff as part of the Induction process.
• To attend and contribute to meetings as necessary.
• To assist with domestic tasks throughout the unit.
• To assist with minor catering duties including food preparation and serving at mealtimes.
• To carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description.
• Attend to the personal needs of clients in a residential environment during the night.
• Ensure the wellbeing and dignity of clients is maintained at all times.
• Promoting independence

If this sounds like the role for you please submit your CV!