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