Support Worker
Job title: Support Worker
Location: Acacia Lodge Care Home - Sandham Lane, Peveril Court DE5 3NR
Rate Of Pay: £11.44 Per Hour (£23,795.20 Per Year) + Overtime
Shift Patterns: 40hrs a week, Days and Nights.
Information about the Role:
Working as a Support Worker at Acacia Lodge Care Home your duties will include the following:
Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care.
Providing emotional support for an individual and at times their families.
Maintain the hygiene, dignity, health and safety of service users at all times.
Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills.
Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.
Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
If applicable, assist in the administration of medication.
Information about the Service: Acacia Lodge is an 18 bedded home with nursing that is located in the market town of Ripley in Derbyshire ; it provides a high quality, safe and personalised service that promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all service users. It has established care pathways through partnership to facilitate the realisation of maximum independence for the people who use its services.
Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Support Worker:
Someone who has a real passion for caring and helping people.
Ideally 6-months experience of working as a Support Worker.
Ability to as a Support Worker on shift/rota pattern.
Have the right to the work in the UK
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