Care Support Worker

Reporting to: Home Manager Main purpose of the job: To provide practical and emotional support to Residents and assist in their daily living in order for them to be as independent as possible. Main duties and responsibilities: Residents * To ensure that a safe, caring, and homely environment for Residents is maintained which will allow and encourage them to develop to their full potential and support recovery. * To treat Residents with courtesy and dignity at all times. * To report to Senior Staff, Deputy Manager or Home Manager (as applicable) on your observations of Residents mental, physical, spiritual, and social wellbeing. * To assist with the administration of medications in accordance with legal requirements and the policies and procedures of Deepdene Care. * Carry out observations and physical health monitoring as and when directed. * To support Residents to participate in the Home’s activities programme with both internal and external activities. * To organize and deliver activities when required. * To support with key working duties with individual residents, as directed. * To assist and encourage Residents in maintaining good personal hygiene and appearance. * To arrange and accompanying Residents to attend appointment e.g. GP, dental etc * To assist Residents with their laundry and general tidying of their rooms as detailed in the Room Base Check. * To ensure that handover information is accurately received and given, ensuring that all necessary documentation is written at a good standard and updated before the end of the shift. * To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. * To liaise with other professionals as and when necessary regarding Residents. * To participate in care planning and reviewing documents for designated Residents * To supervise and assist Residents at mealtimes. * To assist or prepare meals for residents when required * To perform some domestic tasks e.g. cleaning when required. * To support other Home`s roles when staff shortages occur Operational * To ensure the environment is safe and secure; and to be fully conversant in all Deepdene Care’s policies and procedures such as fire procedures, health and safety etc. * To ensure emergency procedures are known and are adhered to when necessary. * To ensure that the layout of the buildings including fire exits, fire call points, smoke detectors, fire equipment and fire control panels are known. * To ensure the reporting of any occurrences or concerns that may put Residents, staff or visitors at risks, in regard to the home environment. * To ensure all communal areas are tidy and safe. * To ensure all kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy. Ensure all fridges are switched on and are closed properly. * To ensure laundry room is kept clean and tidy ensuring that the guidelines for the usage of the machines are adhered to. Team Responsibilities * To assist with the induction of new staff. * To act responsibly with regards to other staffs’ well being. * To participate in staff meetings, training, supervisions, appraisals, and teaching sessions