Apprentice Care Assistant

The following are the core responsibilities of the apprentice. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs (i.e. physical, spiritual, emotional, etc.).

This will include carrying out the resident's personal care, assisting during trips in the community and with continence care Ensure that the home is kept clean, safe and well-maintained. This will include making residents' beds, laundering clothes and cleaning and maintaining equipment in the home Assist residents with their nutritional and hydration preferences and

Requirements

. This will include food and drink preparation, assisting and monitoring residents during meal times, washing up and carrying out regular tea trollies throughout the day Answer the call bell system and providing assistance as required, and answer the telephone and doorbell accordingly, responding to any queries as required Complete all necessary documentation (i.e. food and fluid charts, daily records and behaviour charts)