Adult Care Worker Apprentice

The main duties will include:

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 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 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 including 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 ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the client.

Training:

You will be trained by qualified members of staff at the work place, but will also have the option for a day a week in college to further develop towards your apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time role for the right applicant, with the opportunity to progress on to further courses e.g. the level 3. In order to further enhance their skills.

Employer Description:
Redstacks Residential Care home is a small family run place and beautiful, with the service users immaculately well kept. Redstacks Residential Care home generally care for older people with dementia. This home accommodates 14 residents in 3 single and 4 shared rooms

Working Hours :
30hrs a week, 5 out of the 7 days on 10am -5pm on a rota basis with one weekend on one weekend off.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience