Support Worker

We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in providing care and assistance to individuals in a care home setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting senior care residents and possess strong leadership skills.

Job Purpose

1. To deliver personal care and support to residents as specified in the care plan.

2. Ensure that services provided meet organisational standards and uphold the core values of Blossoms Care Home.

Main Responsibilities

1. Provide coaching & guidance to the care team and provide cover in the absence of the Registered Manager

2. Be a competent role model to the team

3. Administering and recording of medication as and when required.

4. Participate in the review; recording and updating of care plans when required.

5. Act as a Key worker and participate in residents review meetings.

6. Support residents with washing, using the toilet, dressing, undressing and all other aspects of daily living.

7. Take part in social activities and support and encourage residents to continue with hobbies and activities in and outside the home.

8. Assist with serving food and drinks supporting residents who need assistance during meal times.

9. Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are end of life or who have a progressive illness.

10.Respond to residents and visitors in a prompt and appropriate manner

11.Carry out regular checks as part of a waking night shift determined by the care plan.

12.Undertake moving & handling of residents and loads using specialist equipment

13.Ensure the home and residents rooms are kept clean and tidy including making and changing beds.

14.Ensure individual aids and equipment used by residents are maintained e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles, dentures etc.

15.Support residents travelling to and from the home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.

16.Ensure that all information regarding residents and the organisation is not divulged to third parties without approval.

General:

1. Notify the Registered Manager or Shift Leader personally, whenever possible, your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from any periods of absence.

2. Attend meetings as and when required.

3. Attend and undertake learning & development that has a legal or organisational requirement

4. Promote safe working practice within the home responding to emergencies as required.

5. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.

6. Adhere to all policies and procedures.

7. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

8. This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Blossoms Care Home reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs.