Care Assistant - Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

Developing a positive and therapeutic relationship with the people who use the service;
Being knowledgeable about the care needs and aspirations of the people who use the service and making every effort to meet these in every day practice;
Following company policies, procedures and expected practices at all times;
Attending all appropriate training that is relevant to your role, and take appropriate steps to ensure that you are competent to do your job;
Never tolerating poor practice or poor standards and to challenge these if they are encountered. Report any concerns to your line manager or management immediately;
Communicating effectively with the members of the team you are in, and others with an absolute focus on improving the lives of the people who use the service;
Developing, reviewing and following care plans with diligence and, at all times, promoting privacy, dignity and independence;
Ensuring that you document evidence of your work. You should also encourage other professional colleagues to document their evidence;
Support an activity based and relationship centred environment.

Is able to demonstrate a genuine care and interest in working with the people who use the service;
Is able to demonstrate an ability to work within a team and to follow instruction when working under their own initiative;
Able to communicate well verbally and in writing;
Respectful and kind, and understands equal opportunities and the importance of valuing diversity;
Can demonstrate flexibility, honesty and reliability;
Is able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality;
Has attained the minimum mandatory training or is willing to work towards achieving all mandatory training within an agreed timescale;
Has participated in additional training relevant to the role of a Care Assistant;
Is able to demonstrate good knowledge of the English Language.