Job Profile for Care & Support Worker

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Job Profile

To enable Service Users to remain in their own homes by providing the support and care needed to help them achieve maximum independence
To work “with” Service Users to achieve outcomes, rather than working "for" them
To encourage Service Users regain their confidence all the while promoting their self-respect and dignity
To provide the highest standard of care provision every day of the year, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake duties as identified in the Service User plan
To assist the Service User to remain safe and secure at home
To help the Service User to look after own health
To appropriately record and report any changes in circumstances in the Service User’s social or health condition to the line manager
To comply with all risk assessment and to be responsible for notifying your line manager of any changes you think may be necessary
To notify the office daily of any changes made to the programme of work
To ensure that your timesheet is an accurate reflection of your work, and to be responsible for ensuring it is returned to the office at the specified time
To be accountable for your work practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills
To respect the rights of Service Users, and to strive to establish and maintain their trust and confidence, and that of their families and personal Carers

The tasks and expectations of a Carer will include:

Assisting Service Users with personal care tasks which will include; washing, dressing, showering, bathing, dressing and undressing, oral hygiene, toileting and getting in and out of bed
Assisting Service Users with their mobility using the appropriate equipment as instructed and in accordance with moving & handling policy
Preparing and/or heating meals, drinks and evening snacks where necessary
Providing assistance with continence including: help with continence pads, toileting, catheter and colostomy care and emptying and cleaning commodes
Maintaining an hygienic environment
Domestic cleaning, doing the laundry (where it is specified on the care plan)
Shopping, collecting the pension/prescription and assistance with paying bills
Monitoring food and drink intake
Prompting Service Users to take their prescribed medication and completing the necessary documentation
Transporting and escorting Service Users
To participate in regular supervision, team meetings and annual appraisal
To undertake training as necessary to perform your duties to the highest standards, including registering for NVQ2 in care within 6 months of commencement of employment
To comply with all Echoes Community Care’s policies and procedures
To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the service

Scope

Our Service Users are made up of: elderly frail and disabled (the majority); adults with mental health, learning or physical disabilities, people suffering from degenerative diseases, people who may be terminally ill and, in selected cases, younger adults.