About this provider

1st Calder Care are an Adult Support Service based in Todmorden. Our aim is to provide an exemplary support service to adults.
We offer a complete package including Support Workers, Cleaners, Handymen, Electricians and Plumbers. Our Support Staff are all fully trained from Care Certificate level up to Diploma level. All mandatory training is provided and we can offer an assurance that our recruitment processes meet best practice standards. All our staff our vetted via a DBS check and references.

Our Support Worker Roles & Responsibilities cover the following:

• To carry out duties in accordance with the individual Service User support plan using a person-centred approach.
• To assist service users to rise in the morning, personal care, continence care, retiring to bed.
• To help service users with mobility needs and other physical impairments, and assist in the use and care and mobility aids and personal equipment (such as hoists, turn stands, commodes, hearing aids, glasses etc)
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users by enabling them to participate in social activities and outings.
• Undertake some domestic duties such as bed-making, laundry, light cleaning, and follow the correct policy on infection control in the workplace.
• Assist with essential shopping and maintain financial records.
• To encourage service users to remain as independent as possible.
• To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
• To provide palliative and end of life care and provide comfort and support in a dignified and respectful way.
• To ensure that home communication sheets are maintained and completed accurately.
• To collect any prescribed medications and support them to take through an assessed plan and complete medication records.
• To comply with the Company guidelines and policies at all times.
• To report to the Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user and to report in confidence any suspicions of abuse/neglect.
• To undertake required training and attend meetings as required.
• To carry out all tasks in a way that demonstrates respect for the privacy, dignity and value of all service users in compliance with all relevant policies.
• To represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times