Level 3 Diploma & Nvq

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JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Care Assistant RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Leader ACCOUNTABLE TO: Home Manager Care UK’s Values • Every one of us makes a difference • Customers are at the heart of everything we do • Together we make things better Job Summary To undertake duties related to the daily personal care of residents, in accordance with agreed programmes of care and under the general guidance of senior staff. Key Responsibilities • To support each of the residents to remain as active and independent as possible within the constraints of their condition. • Demonstrate skill and imagination in helping residents deal with everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems or physical health. • Encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, which will include washing, dressing and continence. • Use initiative and imagination in helping residents succeed at familiar tasks. • Work flexibly, providing help with physical care as and when necessary to maximise opportunities for the residents to enjoy previous recreational interests, social and religious preferences. • Respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy, and dignity and be sensitive to each persons needs. • Work together with the team on goals that are directly relevant to daily life of each resident and his or her family members by implementing individualised ‘active living’ programmes. • Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills. • Offer many opportunities each day for residents to engage in situations with personal meaning, a sense of community, choices and fun. • Take responsibility by following tailored plans of assistance for mobility, communication, social
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