CARE ASSISTANT

Job Description:

• Helping care home residents with their personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating
• Providing company: chatting and sharing news
• Involvement with writing residents care plans
• Providing information to family members regarding the care plan
• Ensuring that the residents needs and wishes are met
• Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care
• Recording and reporting essential information in the residents daily reports accurately and immediately (communication systems, care and health monitoring, accident and incident reports)
• Administering medication under supervision (as detailed in their individual medication administration record)
• Gently encouraging residents to get involved with recreational activities and hobbies
• Giving feedback to health and social care professionals