Day Care Assistants – Full Time

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Broome Park: 01737 843333

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:

• Promote continence and deliver care for those with progressive illnesses.
• Participate in social activities with Service Users.
• Answer the Nurse Call system, respond to door and telephone inquiries, and report on the well-being of Service Users.
• Regularly check on Service Users, provide refreshments for visitors, and maintain cleanliness in rooms.
• Care for Service Users involves making and changing beds, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and, when applicable, managing their clothing and rooms.
• Assist those with swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements, and provide support as needed during mealtimes.
• Escort Service Users to social outings and hospital visits.
• Communicate changes in physical or emotional conditions promptly.
• Participate in staff and Service User meetings and engage in continuous training.
• Report illnesses or accidents, adhere to the Care Centre’s policies, and promptly address faulty appliances or potential hazards.