Care Assistant

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lancashire to assist with the appointment of a Care Assistant, on bank shifts., The core value of Adult Services Older People Service is to promote Dignity in Care, independence, and respect whilst providing high quality and competitive residential and day care for older people. The organisation aims to be the first choice provider of care services in the Lancashire area.

The purpose of this job is to provide personal care and general support to older people and people with dementia who need long term residential care.

Responsibilities:

Physical tasks include: washing, dressing, bathing and feeding clients, including those with special needs arising from physical or mental deterioration
Social duties include: talking to and motivating clients, helping clients to maintain contact with family and community, assisting with shopping, and organising group social activities
Assisting in the creation of a supportive and homely atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independence
Co-operating with domestic staff to best meet the personal needs of the client
Where appropriate, contributing to the establishment records, including support plans
Escorting clients outside the establishment as required, e.g. to hospital, opticians etc
Attending relevant training courses as agreed with the management staff
Acting in a general supervisory capacity with students and volunteers
Assisting with laundry duties and care of client's items including emptying and cleaning commodes, making and changing beds, cleaning and tidying lockers
Caring for the dying and attending to the needs of the deceased person and their relatives
Assisting management with the administration of medication

NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care or commitment to study to achieve the qualification
Experience:

Care of elderly persons
Working in a residential setting
Ability to promote and participate in recreational activities
Knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of First Aid
Ability to work as part of a team
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
Knowledge of the cultures and religions of the local community; ability to work across cultures
Understanding of basic care tasks, i.e. bathing, toileting, feeding
Ability to liaise with other health care professionals
Please note

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.