Senior Care Assistant-Full Time

Location:- Bellavista Nursing Home -Cardiff, South Wales Bellavista Nursing Home -Cardiff, South Wales Full Time Hours Flexible. Permanent

JOB PURPOSE:

As a Senior Care Assistant you will be in charge of a shift of workers and will take responsibility for the smooth running of the service whilst they are on duty. You will respond to emergencies and provide guidance and support to Care Assistants under the supervision of qualified Nursing Staff. You will also participate in staff induction programmes as and when required, promote safe working practice at the Home and ensure that all commodities used in and around the Home are sensibly conserved by staff e.g. monitoring the usage of incontinence aids, wipes etc .

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of Continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with Last Offices.
• Complete, observe and review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments / assistance as and when required.
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Clients / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• If applicable, care for Clients’ clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
• Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist Clients who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required.
• Escort Clients travelling to and from the Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients’ affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.