Personal Assistant

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Personal Assistant - Day Shift & Night Shift

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We value and reward staff who go the extra mile and operate a performance related pay scheme to develop and retain the best staff.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Registered Manager / Assistant Managers

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To assist day staff in preparing guests for bed, as required.
2. To help guests with problems of mobility and other physical disabilities (e.g. incontinence), helping with the use of disability aids and caring for the same, where appropriate.
3. To receive and act upon instructions from Senior Care Staff regarding specific tasks to be carried out during the night.
4. To carry out regular checks on guests throughout the night, according to intervals set by Senior Care Staff and with due regard to guests' individual wishes.
5. To answer promptly all nurse alarm calls, assessing each situation and dealing with any guest who is seeking help. In cases of emergency to summon duty Senior Care Staff and if necessary to call the emergency GP and / or summon an ambulance.
6. To assist guests who need help or reassurance, providing light drinks or refreshments where required.
7. To carry out regular checks on the building, with particular reference to fire prevention and external security (all windows and external doors secured etc).
8. To assist with laundry, using correct policies & procedures.
9. To awaken guests in the morning at their requested times, as appropriate. To assist guests to rise, wash and dress, and proceed to the dining room.
10. To help maintain a safe and healthy environment in the Home with due regard to appropriate Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Regulations. To report all accidents to the Night Shift Person-in-Charge.
11. To read and write reports, and to participate in staff and guests' meetings as appropriate.
12. To participate in training activities / course, as directed by senior staff.
13. To help care for guests who are terminally ill.
14. To undertake other duties, as necessary.
15. To assist setting up dining room and tidying the dining room after meals

This job description may be amended to achieve all tasks required in your job role

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

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