NHS Jobs
Care Assistant – West Yorkshire
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team for continuity of services to residents.
- Assist residents with personal hygiene, ensuring optimum independence, dignity, and respect.
- Recognize and understand clinical risk areas (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infections) and escalate identified risks promptly.
- Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
- Practice safe systems of work across various tasks.
Skills and Expertise
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Initiative and respect for residents and colleagues.
- Efficiency in carrying out instructions.
- Adaptability and flexibility to cover various responsibilities.