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Care Assistant Apprentice Maricare Limited
Maricare Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and passionate individual to join their team at Beech Haven Care Home.
Closing date: 10 Sep 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£157.50
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Working week
7 working days a week from Monday to Sunday. 2 days off per week. Shift are either 7.00 to 14.00 or 14.00 to 21.00.
Total hours per week: 35.00
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Expected duration
15 months
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Possible start date
11 Sep 2022
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Date posted
14 Jan 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001809302
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Positions
2 available
Vacancy Description
Job Purpose:
- To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centred approach
- To observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
- To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders
- To actively support other Care Assistants
- To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Caring Hand’s policies, procedures and guidelines
- To actively market Caring Hands and promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of Caring Hands at all times
- Full support given by the Training Manager
Job Responsibilities
Care provision:
- To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
- To know and understand the care and support of the Client
- To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way
- To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour
- To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Manager
- To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
- To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower
- To assist Clients to dress and undress
- To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
- To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
- To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment
- To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
- To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management
- To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
- To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client
- To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients
- To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
- To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends
- To accompany the Client on trips into the community
- To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs
- To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client’s choice and rights
Recording and Reporting:
- To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken
- To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes
- To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Client and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it
- To promptly report to the office or Out of Hours Care Coordinator any issues concerning the care, support, well-being or behaviour of the Client and update records accordingly
- To continue to monitor where concerns have been reported and recorded
- To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager
- To report any complaints to the office or Out of Hours Care Coordinator
- To contact the office or Out of Hours Care Coordinator if running late
General:
- To dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment
- To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery
- To attend and participate in regular Care Assistant team meetings and any other relevant meetings
- To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Care Assistant
- To ensure completed weekly timesheets are submitted on time
- To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to the Manager
- To aim to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to services and employment
- Any other duties requested by Management, which are within the scope of the post
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Attentive
Personal qualities
- Enthusiastic
- Caring
- Passionate
Desired qualifications
- None required
Future prospects
- Potential full time employment after completion of the Apprenticeship
- Further training
Things to consider
- DBS check required
About the employer
Welcome to Maricare Limited. We are a family run business specialising in high quality nursing homes which focus on delivering high quality care in a safe, welcoming environment. We currently have two care homes in the Cotswolds and South Yorkshire
Employer
Maricare Limited
Address
77
Burford Road
Chipping Norton
OX7 5EE
Training
Training provider
CARE FIRST TRAINING LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Care First Training Limited
Contact
Sam Keeble 07495 553353 sam.keeble@carefirsttraining.co.uk
- Lead Adult Care Worker level 3 diploma
- Maths and English Functional Skills if required
- Care Certificate
Apprenticeship standard
Lead adult care worker
Level 3 (A level)
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