Care assistant (Maternity Cover)
To promote and maintain a homely atmosphere which is conducive to the delivery of holisitic person centred care
To support people with all aspects of their health , social and emotional well-being, including personal care, mobility, continence, nutrition & hydration, in line with their care plan, wishes and preferences, whilst promoting independence at all times.
To ensure that people living in the service are well-kept in their personal care, appearance, hygiene and clothing
To give mental and physical stimulation to people by talking to them and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities within the home
To support and care for people who are at the end of life and keep the manager informed of events
To complete all records in relation to individuals , and the home, for example care plans, records and charts, reporting maintenance issues and other non care records as appropriate
To attend handover and ensure that you are aware of peoples health and well-being and your allocated tasks for that shift
To undertake housekeeping as part of your role, ensuring that individuals rooms are clean, tidy and odour free
To provide escort duty for people who have appointments, as and when required
To follow infection control practices as required by company policy and local authority teams
Familiarise and implementation of regulatory requirements for all relevant legislation, including Care standards act, health & safety at work act, mental capacity act etc...
To report all concerns, whether specific to an individual or relating to the whole service, appropriately using company policies and procedures
To respond to all enquiries whether telephone, email or face to face, and pass on relevant information to the management of the service
To answer the door and telephone promptly, welcome visitors, give refreshments and any assistance which may be required during visits
To carry out any other duties that occur from time to time as may be required by the company
About the role
To ensure physical and emotional support, and provide care for the residents of the home, whilst maintaining high standards of care and supervision of daily routine.
To safeguard the delivery of health care arrangements for the residents under the direction of the GP or other health care representatives, ie: district nurse, CPN, Dentist etc.. and to keep accurate records.
To assist in providing a stable, caring environment that underpins the resident's emotional and psychological wellbeing
Promote relationships which enable each person to participate in social activities within the service and in the life of the local community
To encourage and support people to make decisions in matters which affect their daily lives
To be knowledgeable as regarding the whereabouts of people living in the service at all times, and the emergency procedure of the of the service to protect the well-being of everyone in the building
To have a caring and professional manner at all times, and promote and respect the rights and needs of individuals
To understand the importance of safeguarding and reporting concerns to the home manager
To follow and implement Rochcare policies and procedures
To be engaged and involved in your own professional development , including completing mandatory training online, attending face to face training and seeking out training that would be benficial to staff and the service
To attend staff meetings
You will be expected to use your initiative, working alone or as part of a team to promote good quality service
You will adopt a flexible approach during your employment with the company
To maintain confidentiality in and out of the work place
To undertake any other reasonable duty which may be requested of you
Rochcare
We are a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia. We built our first residential care home in the early 1980s when we noticed that many care homes were set up in old converted buildings that didn’t always lend themselves to meeting the wide-ranging needs of those with age-related difficulties or dementia. We built the home brick by brick to create first-rate, safe and homely accommodation in a community setting. Since those early days, we have grown our business in order to meet the need for first-class, quality care and support for our ageing population. We now have four residential care homes for older people, Pendle Brook, Coniston House, Royley House and Bank Hall. We specialise in catering for the needs of those with dementia as well as offering a fantastic daycare service, flexible respite care facilities and a home care service providing support to people living independently in their own homes.
Exceptional care homes don’t stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we’re always looking for similar-minded people to join us. We welcome applications from qualified and experienced professionals, as well as from those who are just starting out. We’re keen to open up new routes into jobs in the care sector, that’s why we’re continually growing the number and range of training opportunities we offer, helping individuals earn while they learn and contribute to the excellent care we provide. Do great things for us and we’ll do great things for you and your career. Rochcare is an encouraging and supportive company, we provide a comprehensive induction and training programme for both those with experience and those who are just starting out.
Our benefits
Rochcare offers a competitive salary and values the continuous hard work of our employees. As a family-owned and managed company, we believe our employees should be generously rewarded for their dedication to providing exceptional care. That is why we offer the following benefits and rewards.