Trust Housing Association Ltd. A national housing Association providing mainly housing for older people, we operate in most areas of Scotland.

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Job definitions | Home Carer

Responsible to: Project Manager

Job Summary:    
The Home Carer is appointed as a member of the staff team at the development, primarily in the dementia unit, and will assist in the delivery of the services which will enable the residents to obtain maximum benefit whilst enhancing the quality of their lives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Ensure a high level of cleanliness and comfort.
  2. Promote privacy, dignity and full choices at all time to all residents.
  3. Offer a high level of personal care.
  4. Treat residents at all times with respect and courtesy, promote independence, personal choice and self determination.
  5. Offer trust, friendship, care and a homely environment.
  6. Respect individual residents’ rights.
  7. Undertake quiet tasks as delegated by the Project Manager or Senior Care Officers eg, laundry, vacuuming, dusting, shampooing carpets and furnishings, clean glass in communal areas.
  8. Ensure main doors are locked.
  9. Check all fire exits are kept clear.
  10. Check for potential hazards.
  11. Ensure all electric plugs not in use are disconnected.
  12. Ensure regular checks of residents are carried out as per care plan
  13. Check fire lists of residents are up to-date.
  14. To participate in regular meetings of the establishment.
  15. Prepare for and participate in supervision programme, be able to identify own training needs for self development.
  16. To undergo appropriate training.
  17. To undertake any other relevant duties as are considered appropriate to the post.