Walden Care
Day Care Assistants – Full Time
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Holywell Park: 01732 822215
Day Care Assistant
Salary: £12.75 (per hour)
Location: Holywell Park
Hours: 34.5/46 hours preferred
As a dedicated Care Assistant, your primary goal is to maintain the highest levels of care for our Service Users by offering support in all aspects of daily living. This encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and privacy are preserved. You play a vital role in assisting those with limited mobility or learning difficulties, closely monitoring confused or behaviourally challenging individuals.
Responsibilities:
- Promoting continence, delivering care for those with progressive illnesses, and participating in social activities with Service Users
- Answering the Nurse Call system, responding to door and telephone inquiries, and reporting on the well-being of Service Users
- Regular checks on Service Users, provision of refreshments for visitors, and maintaining cleanliness in rooms
- Care for Service Users involves making and changing beds, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and, when applicable, managing their clothing and rooms
- During mealtimes, assisting those with swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements, and providing support as needed
- Escorting Service Users to social outings and hospital visits
- Communication is paramount, with a focus on reporting changes in physical or emotional conditions promptly
- Participating in staff and Service User meetings and engaging in continuous training
- Health and safety considerations include reporting illnesses or accidents, adhering to the Care Centre’s policies, and promptly addressing faulty appliances or potential hazards
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