Care Assistant

Purpose: 

To provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for our residents, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are maintained at all times while working in line with Hutchinson Care Homes’ policies and procedures. 

Main Duties: 

• Assisting residents with personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating 

• Provide company to the Residents. 

• Provide information to family member regarding care plans in a professional manner 

• Follow all infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures. 

• Report accidents, incidents, or concerns immediately to management. 

• Maintain confidentiality at all times. 

• Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group when required. 

• Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met 

• Administer medication under supervision 

• Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care 

• Attend all necessary training when instructed 

• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant 

• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager 

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives 

• To attend staff meetings as and when required 

• Always maintain confidentiality 

• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels 

Administration Duties: 

• Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform the staff nurse, Home Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes 

• Keep accurate, timely, and legible records of residents’ care and medical needs 

• Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible 

• Report any changes in residents’ health, wellbeing, or behaviour to the Nurse/Manager promptly 

• Record and report any damages or maintenance issues. 

General & Personal Development: 

• Ability to work effectively within a team 

• Organised and trustworthy 

• Pride in your work 

• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties 

• Ability to take instruction 

• Punctual and Reliable 

• Clean and Tidy appearance 

• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home 

Teamwork & Professionalism: 

• Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues as required. 

• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and supervisions. 

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile. 

• Promote Hutchinson Care Homes’ values in all aspects of work.