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Hydro Pool Support

Taunton, UK

Job Type

Full time / Part time Hours

Home

Dairy House

Pay Rate

£12.02 per hour

Job Description

To support the residents in the hydrotherapy pool, helping to ensure that their hydrotherapy physio plan is fulfilled in accordance with the agreed physio programme. You will be responsive to the individual needs of the residents, at all times using a gentle, non-confrontational, model of care, liaising with their carers, physio professionals and at times family members.

You will adhere to high standards of care practice maintaining the provision and promotion of a safe, supporting and dynamic environment.

You will ensure that the aims and objectives of the hydro sessions are met, in line with the organizations and legislative policies and procedures.

You will take a proactive stance in personal development, whilst furthering your knowledge and enhancing your skills, in line with organizational requirements.

To ensure the safety of residents and staff in and around the pool area, preventing and responding to emergencies.

To Whom Responsible:

· Care Director

· Senior Manager

· Home management team

Duties

· Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

· Remain vigilant at all times, and undertake pool support worker duties to ensure pool users are fully protected in accordance with Cream’s Hydrotherapy policy and the health and safety legislation.

· Clean internal and external areas and control facilities to ensure safe use by all who use the hydrotherapy pool; following the cleaning schedule provided

· Assist with swimming pool testing procedures to ensure a clean and safe swimming environment for all pool users.

· Ensure any irregularities with Temperature and or chemicals in the pool are reported to the Maintenance supervisor.

· Record all testing procedures on the paperwork provided.

· Ensure a clear record is kept showing who has attended swimming on the paperwork provided.

· Record cleaning and hygiene on the cleaning schedule provided.

· To support Residents to complete their Hydrotherapy Physio programme.

· Where possible support Residents with personal care following their session.

· Once probation has been successful attend training courses to enhance your skills including:

- STA Pool plant room Operators qualification.

Skills

- Polite

- Self-Motivated

- Empathetic

- Friendly

- Caring

- Approachable

- Reliable

- Honest

- Outgoing personality

- Good sense of humor

- Ability to react calmly, quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

- To communicate and listen and relay correct information

- To be able to work as part of a team and also use own initiative when lone working

- Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.

- Knowledge of first aid procedures

- Understanding and application of duties and responsibilities of a pool support worker role

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.02 per hour

Benefits:


  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • Free flu jabs

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking


Schedule:


  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Overtime

  • Weekend availability


Requirements

Essential Attributes:

  • Polite

  • Empathetic

  • Friendly

  • Caring

  • Approachable

  • Reliable

  • Honest

  • Outgoing personality

  • Good sense of humour

  • To communicate and listen and relay correct information

  • To be able to work as part of a team and also use own initiative when lone working

  • Basic numeracy

  • Ability to communicate in written and spoken English

  • Able to work on a shift pattern, including early starts, late finishes, weekend and public holidays



Desirable Attributes:

  • Understanding and application of duties and responsibilities of a care role

  • Experience within a residential care setting, preferably learning disability

  • Care related qualification, e.g. NVQ in Health and Social Care

About the Company

Cream Care provides bespoke residential and supported living provision for those with a range of complex needs, primarily with a profound physical disability and / or learning difficulties. Whilst we do not provide registered nursing accommodation, we are able to support with a range of clinical needs such as the management of PEG’s, stoma care and complex physiotherapy interventions.


Since its creation in 2006, the aim of Cream Care has been to provide opportunity for development and growth, overcoming barriers in order to support people to realise their goals, wishes and aspirations.


We achieve this by putting the person at the centre of the planning process, working with them and their representatives to deliver the care and support that is right for them.

We recognise that we are privileged to be trusted enablers and advocates for people whose voices and choices are not always recognised.

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