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Job Description

 

 

 

 

Job Description: Carer Support Worker

 

1.1       Employed by:                        Crossroads Care Essex

1.2       Responsible to:        Scheme Manager

2          OVERALL PURPOSE OF POST

 

To provide support and assistance to and people with care needs. This will involve the provision of personal and social care, respecting confidentiality at all times within an equal opportunities framework.

3          PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

3.1       To undertake the tasks specified in the care plan which may include the following personal and social care tasks:

  • bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include all aspects of personal hygiene
  • assistance with management of continence of bladder and bowel
  • assistance with dressing and undressing
  • assistance with mobility and transfers
  • assistance with feeding
  • administration of medication
  • assistance with therapeutic programmes for rehabilitation and development as agreed with appropriate clinical professionals
  • ensuring a safe environment for those who need constant supervision and help in accordance with Crossroads Care policies, such as, Health and Safety Policy and Challenging Behaviour Policy
  • supporting the person with a disability outside their home
  • assistance with getting up and going to bed
  • assistance with appliances (hearing aids, spectacles, artificial limbs, leg callipers)
  • care of skin and hair, including assistance with shaving
  • care of pressure areas and prevention of sores
  • care of mouth and teeth, including dentures
  • summoning emergency services if necessary
  • provision of emotional support to the person with care needs and their carer(s) as part of the caring team
  • domestic duties that are part of the care package:
  • - making and changing the bed of the person with care needs
  • - essential laundering
  • - essential shopping
  • - preparing meals and washing up.

3.2       To undertake other specialised care tasks as agreed in the care plan and after appropriate training.

3.3       To maintain accurate records as directed by the scheme manager and carry out any administrative tasks as required, for example, time-sheets.

3.4       To act in accordance with Crossroads Care policies and procedures, and standards.

3.5       To treat all and people with care needs with respect and sensitivity, recognising the need for confidentiality at all times.

3.6       To participate in supervision, appraisal and training sessions to ensure that standards are constantly maintained.

3.7       To work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and providing a flexible service.

3.8       To respect the personal choice of lifestyles of colleagues, and people with care needs, ensuring that equal opportunities principles are applied at all times.