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The mission statement of Atlantic Care is to provide compassionate and exceptional healthcare services that enhance the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
The responsibility of the caregiver is to enhance quality of life and wellbeing for primarily older people by providing access to integrated care and support that is planned around their needs and choices, supporting them to live well in their own homes and communities. The service user specific duties will be defined by the Care manager and the Company reserves the right to modify this description in the future. The Caregiver provides the assistance, support and direct personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of service users. They work under delegation, direction and supervision of Care Managers.
They would be required to:
* Look after the physical, emotional, cultural and psychosocial needs of service users using a person centred approach.
* Observe and promote service user’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights.
* Create and maintain good professional relationships with service users, their carers, family and friends, and other team members.
* Adhere to all Atlantic Care policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of Atlantic Care at all times.
Principles Duties and Responsibilities:
Service users may require assistance in some or all activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) as identified by an individualised care needs assessment. The primary role of the Caregiver is to assist in the implementation of the service user’s individual care plan. Duties will vary depending on the assessed needs of the service user and may include the following functions:
* Provide personal care and support to service users with a wide range of assessed needs, illnesses, and disabilities.
* Know and understand the care and support needs of the service user.
* Deliver the care detailed in the service user’s care plan using a person centred enabling approach.
* Assist service users with the activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) as indicated by the service user’s care plan.
Including but not limited to:
* Personal care and hygiene e.g. bathing, dressing and showering.
* Assist with continence care.
* Assist with mobility and exercise programmes, as directed by the service user’s care plan.
* Provide medication prompts as directed by the service user’s care plan.
* Assist with eating and drinking.
* Support the service user’s social needs as well as physical care needs as set out in the individual care plan, i.e., supporting participation in meaningful social activities including maintaining interests, hobbies, and roles that are important to the person.
* On occasion, accompany the service user in activities outside of the home where such assistance is central to improving or maintaining function, independence and wellbeing as directed by the service user’s care plan only.
* Provide the highest quality care by delivering support in a manner which is sensitive to the service user’s culture, disability, race, age, sexuality, marital or civil partnership status, transgender status, or religion/belief.
* Be courteous and helpful to service users and their carers at all times ensuring respect for each person’s dignity, confidentiality, and individuality.
Recording and Reporting:
* Complete and maintain a daily work schedule as part of the overall care plan.
* Maintain appropriate records to meet the needs of the service, observing and promptly reporting back any changes or concerns in the service user’s circumstances or condition.
* Regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes.
* Continue to monitor where concerns have been reported and recorded.
* Recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse.
* Report any complaints to their line manager.
Communication and Team Work:
* Ensure all actions support the enhancement of a person-centred service and a personal-centred culture within the team.
* Maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with service users, carers and other team members.
* Communicate effectively with service users taking into account their differing levels of ability to understand and their specific care needs and condition.
* Report to the line manager any changes in the service user’s physical and emotional condition or behaviour.
* Participate in and contribute to the team including handovers/meetings/care planning on service-related issues.
* Co-operate with quality reviews/service evaluations and assist with the implementation of any necessary corrective action.
* Respect diversity within the team.
Risk Management, Infection Control and Hygiene Services:
The management of Risk, Infection Control, and Hygiene Services is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest, and open environment.
* Adhere to Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk Policy and Procedure.
* Contribute towards the provision of a safe environment for service users and other team members whilst respecting the service user’s choice and rights.
* Adhere to guidelines on PPE and infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
* Apply universal precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection.
* Comply with hygiene service requirements, incorporating environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry and waste.
* Work within own role and understand and adhere to all Atlantic Care policies, guidelines and procedures.
* Report all complaints in accordance with Atlantic Care Policies.
* Maintain a safe and healthy environment for one’s own self and others in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
* Be familiar with and adhere to all waste management policies and procedures.
* Be familiar with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures and Standards and attend training as appropriate.
Confidentiality:
In the course of this employment, the post may have access to, or hear, information concerning the medical or personal affairs of service users or other health services’ business. Such records and information are strictly confidential. Unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, service users or other Atlantic Care business be divulged or discussed, except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and they must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the designated Line Manager.
Unit 12A, N5 Retail Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo, F23C603
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