Care Assistant Apprentice

Duties:

During this apprenticeship you will be receive training to assist in the care of all residents, subject to company policies and agreed procedures. You will participate in the provision of a high standard of care for all residents. You will receive extensive, on-the-job training and learn a range of skills to assist with the care of residents with a variety of different care needs. This will be a varied role and a great opportunity to start a career in the Care sector.

Duties for this role will include but are not limited to:

• Simple bed-making
• Help to serve meals and prepare and serve beverages under the direction of the person in charge
• Set tables and trays, serve meals, feed residents who need help, prepare light meals, tidy and clear the dining room
• Prepare vegetables
• Undertake domestic and laundry duties where necessary, particularly relevant for night care assistants
• Weigh mobile residents
• Assist person in charge with bathing of residents
• Assist in the care of incontinent residents
• Assist residents with toileting, e.g. Sani-chair or commode
• Assist residents with dressing and undressing
• Assist with care of hair, oral care, pressure areas and nails as requested
• Assist the person in charge to admit and discharge residents with due regard
  to relevant procedures such as that relating to property and valuables etc.
• Escort residents as requested
• Maintain tidiness and cleanliness in all rooms
• Be aware of hazards in working environment to residents and staff and follow procedures
• Report any breakages or equipment requiring repair to person in charge
• Answer call bells, the door and telephone and greet visitors in a polite, friendly
  and professional manner
• Wear uniform correctly and maintain a presentable and professional image
• Assist in the promotion of the physical, educational and psychological well-
  being of all residents
• Provide activity and stimulation of residents in accordance with the Activities
  Programme
• Help to care for the needs of the dying

Training:

All training to be provided by City College Plymouth in collaboration with the company themselves throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.

On the 15-18 month Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:

• Adult Care Worker apprenticeship standard
• Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
• Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)

Qualities and skills:

Desired skills

• Ability to follow instruction
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills, including listening skills

Personal qualities

• Behave in a responsible, polite manner at all times
• Be respectful towards the residents
• Be aware of own limitations and know when to ask for help

Desired qualifications

• No qualifications are required but a basic level of maths and English are essential. GCSE’s 4/C or above (or equivalent) in maths and English would be beneficial as you would not need to study these alongside the apprenticeship
• Previous experience or qualifications within Care would be an advantage

Prospects: