In addition to personal care, the Carer contributes to the smooth running of the service by supporting social engagement, maintaining connections with the community, assisting with household tasks, and coordinating with healthcare professionals. The role also includes providing companionship, facilitating activities, and ensuring accurate record-keeping to deliver high-quality, responsive care.
The Carer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
● Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing
● To contribute to the efficient running of the service
● Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
● Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed
● Be responsible for informing the Registered Manager of any changes in the needs of service users
● Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
● serves meals to service users at table or in bed, and assists with feeding if required
● assists with service users’ overall comfort and wellbeing
● provides interest and activities to stimulate and engage the service user
● helps with daily activities such as letter writing, paying bills, collecting benefits
● undertakes light cleaning and domestic duties including meal preparation as required
● monitors service users’ conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and contributes to record keeping
● liaises with professional staff in carrying out care plans etc.
Desired Skills
• Driving skills • Good written and spoken communication • Empathy • Good time keeping • Willingness to learn
Personal qualities
● Empathy
● Good listening
● Accepting feedback
● Patience
● Calm and supportive
Qualifications required
None, full training is provided
Future prospects
Ongoing training and development
Training to be delivered
Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Sylvian Care Swindon - Cristina's Care Ltd - Site
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Offices, 2-3, Dorcan Business Village, 3 Ritzy, Murdock Rd
Gloucestershire
Swindon
SN3 5HY
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