Care Assistant, Days- Lavender Hills

• Full Time
• permanent
• 33 hours

We're on the lookout for a Carer to join the team at Lavender Hills Care Home.

Role Overview:

As a Carer, you will support the home in delivering the highest standards of person centred care preserving the dignity, respect and wellbeing of our residents at all times.

Experience working in a health and social care setting is preferred, however, this is not essential.

Role Specific Duties:

• Ensure that residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing.
• Understand personal care planning and take responsibility for all aspects of care where required.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the home at all times.
• Support residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community.
• Ensure the highest standard of individualised person centred care and attention is given to all residents, treating them with dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Support and assist residents with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Administer daily medicines in line with GP instructions and liaise with the Nurse in charge once completed.
• Undertake minor medical duties such as oral hygiene, application of topical creams, skin integrity checks, catheter care and end of life care.
• Ensure, along with the wider team, that all residents' needs - medical, physical, social and emotional - are being met.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of the residents we support.

Working with Others:

• Develop effective working relationships with other employees and support and develop new and less experienced members of the team.
• Attend daily clinical meetings arranged by the nurse in charge.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Inform the Nurse in charge promptly of any changes in residents' needs.
• Maintain and develop relationships with residents, their families, friends and other visitors to the home.
• Be responsible for the health and safety of yourself as well as others in the home under the Health and Safety regulations, reporting any hazards promptly.

Leading by Example:

• Seek opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.
• Be a role model for other members of the team and an ambassador for the service.
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.
• Provide a warm welcome to all new residents, team members and all visitors, familiarising them with the home.

Personal and Professional Development:

• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed while being open to learning opportunities.
• Have a basic knowledge of CQC and the fundamental standards.
• Adhere to all of Millennium Care UK Ltd.'s policies and procedures.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Millennium Care is dedicated to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is essential for fostering creativity, innovation and success.

Millennium Care is committed to providing equal opportunities, creating an inclusive culture while promoting equitable practices.