EMPLOYEE HEALTH DECLARATION FORM

If the answer is yes to any of the questions in this section, please give full details in the space provided at the bottom including dates, duration and outcome of the illness or condition. If Curant Care has concerns about your fitness to work, any offer of employment may be subject to a satisfactory medical report. On occasion we may ask your permission to liaise with your GP or a medical specialist for further information. Please note: you must inform your local office immediately if your health changes significantly / or condition identified on the form occur / alter. Equally should you develop a health condition not identified on this form then by signing below you acknowledge the requirement to notify us of such.

| give my consent for Curant Care to contact my GP (details below) should the requirement arise, and understand that I may incur costs from my GP or health practitioner as a result of an agreed request.

I certify that the  information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I give my consent for Curant Care to use my information and pass onto a third party if required.

Candidates Details for DBS

Definitions

1.1. In this Agreement the following definitions apply:

Employer

Curant Care Bexhill-on-Sea

Employee

means an average of 48 hours each week calculated over a 17 week reference period.

1.2. References to the singular include the plural and references to the masculine include the feminine and vice versa.

1.3. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation.

Restictions

2.1. The Working Time Regulations 1998 provide that the Employee shall not work in excess of the Working Week unless he agrees in writing that this limit should not apply.

Consent

3.1. The Employee hereby agrees that the Working Week limit shall not apply.

Withdrawal of consent

4.1. The Employee may end this Agreement by giving [specify period] notice in writing.

4.2. For the avoidance of doubt, any notice bringing this Agreement to an end shall not be construed as notice of termination by the Employee.

4.3. Upon the expiry of the notice period set out in clause 4.1 the Working Week limit shall apply with immediate effect.

The Law

5.1. These Terms are governed by the law of England & Wales and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England & Wales.

PJ04 - Job Description - Carer

Job Title : Carer

Reports to: Senior Carer/ Nurse

Job Overview:

To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse

To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual

To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

Location:

Curant Care Bexhill, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

Role Specific Duties:

Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing

To contribute to the efficient running of the service Support Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community

Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed

Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Working with others:

Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Curant Care

Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users

If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading by Example:

Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service

Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Personal Responsibilities:

Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards

Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements

Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management

Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role

Be open to learning opportunities

Proficient Written Skills

Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with Curant Care policy

Leadership Skills

Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service

Provide Service Users with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom

Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Service Users' family members as needed

Communication Skills

Carers must build rapport with Service Users by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives

Carers must be able to communicate effectively with Service Users

Carers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of Service Users

Problem-Solving Skills

Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly

Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection

Working together

Involve Service Users, family, external agencies & colleagues

Speak up when things go wrong

Respect and Dignity

Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices

Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking

Everybody counts

Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded

Understand human rights and impact on care delivery

Facilitating people to ‘speak up’ about concerns and acting upon them

Commitment to Quality of Care

Striving for quality in everything we do recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services

Being accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement

Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge

Compassion

Treating people with kindness

Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment

Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service

Improving Lives

Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas

Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using theservice

Improving outcomes for people

Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services

 

 

 

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