Careworker - Newtownabbey

Extra Care

Careworker`s are responsible for providing Domiciliary Care to a range of clients with varying needs and abilities in accordance with Extra Care Policies and Procedures. Domiciliary Care may include routine tasks within or outside the home of the client.

Key Responsibilities of the job: 

 

As A Care Worker you will:-

 

Meet the needs of  Service Users across Northern Ireland as directed by Extra Care

 

At all times work in accordance with Extra Care Policies and Procedures.

 

At all times work in accordance with the Standards of Conduct and practice for Social Care Workers as laid down by Northern Ireland Social Care Council

 

At all times comply with and promote the Purpose, Vision and Values of Extra Care

 

Encourage and promote Service User independence, giving choice and upholding individual rights and dignity.

 

Complete all hours and tasks as allocated on my rota and ensure they are conducted in accordance with the time allocated and tasks as detailed in the Care Plan.

 

Promote safe practice at all times and ensure that all equipment provided is used for its intended purpose and in accordance with training, Risk Assessments and Extra Care Policies and Procedures.

 

Assist Service Users to carry out self care tasks including getting in and out of bed, washing, dressing, showering, oral hygiene, continence care, catheter and stoma care.

 

Prompt, remind or administer medication as appropriate.

 

Provide a sitting service for a period of time to carry out tasks provide and company to the Service User.

 

Prepare and provide meals and drinks in accordance with Care Plan.

 

Complete good quality and accurate records in accordance with Extra Care`s Policies and Procedures

 

Report any accidents/incidents accurately and in a timely manner.

 

Report immediately if access has not been gained to a Service User’s call

 

Report and record any concerns or changes regarding the well being of a Service User in a timely manner.

 

Treat all information regarding colleagues, Service Users and their families, which may be gained in the course of the role, with respect and in a confidential manner.

 

Participate in formal, informal, individual and group supervisions/meetings as required.

 

Participate in training as required.

 

Ensure NISCC Registration is maintained

 

 Carry out any other duties as may be allocated from time to time

 

Benefits of working for Extra Care:

 

 Paid Induction Training and regular updates

 

Career development opportunities.

 

Full support from office staff and access to an on call service for emergency situations out of hours.

 

Excellent rates of pay.

 

Workplace Pension scheme.

 

5.6 weeks paid holiday per annum.

 

Regular supervisions and appraisals’.

 

Free uniform and protective equipment provided.

 

To apply for this position please click on link - https://extracare.erecruit.co.uk

Closing Date

Sunday / 03 September 2017
1:00pm

Contact Details

HR Team

Lucas Exchange
1 Orchard Way
Antrim
BT41 2RU
United Kingdom