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Compassionate Elderly Care Services
Caring for those who cared for us.
About Our Elderly Care
At Beaudy Healthcare, we dedicate ourselves to providing top-notch care and attention to our elderly community. Our team of trained professionals ensures that every resident feels at home, safe, and respected. With years of experience, we offer tailored care plans that suit individual needs, promoting wellness and enriching lives.
Join Our Caring Community
A place where every senior is cherished.
Services
Team
Qualified Nurses
Qualified Care Workers
Care Process
We offer our services to everyone and are registered for regulated activity personal care.Care will be provided to those individuals, in need, who approach the agency directly, or are referred to us. They may be private service users, those who receive direct payments or referred from Social Services, Local Councils’ Care Procurement, NHS, CCG and other professional services. Care will be provided on the clear understanding that: The needs of each individual have been carefully assessed. A personal Person-Centred care plan has been drawn up with the consent and agreement of the individuals receiving care; Those needs fall into the general classifications of care for which the agency has been registered and is being monitored for. The service users or their representatives are fully informed and give consent to the service offered. The workforce of the agency has the competence and experience to handle those individual cases calling for specialist help and support (either immediately, or following specific training).
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Abuse is mistreatment by any other person or persons that violates a person's human and civil rights. The abuse can vary from treating someone with disrespect in a way which significantly affects the person's quality of life, to causing actual physical suffering. Abuse can happen anywhere – at home, in a residential or nursing home, a hospital, in the workplace, at a day centre or educational establishment, in supported housing, in the street, on line. What Does Safeguarding Mean? Safeguarding means protecting an adult’s or child’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. It is about people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, while at the same time making sure that the adult’s wellbeing is promoted including, where appropriate, having regard to their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. What Should you do if you are Concerned that Someone is Being Abused or is at Risk of Abuse? Act - don’t assume that someone else is doing something about the situation Doing nothing is not an option! If anyone is injured get a doctor or ambulance If you think a criminal offence has been committed, call the Police on 999 Speak to your manager as soon as possible. If you think no action has been taken, escalate to a more senior manager. If you are still concerned follow your Whistleblowing Policy. You should always follow your local safeguarding procedures. Ask your manager if you aren’t sure what they are Make a note of your concerns, what happened and any action you take so that you can tell your manager. Think about Who? (Is involved) What (Has happened) Where (Where did it take Place). Be careful what you write in the visit log as this may be seen by others What are the Types of Abuse? The Care Act 2014 defines the different types of abuse. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list but a guide to the sort of behaviour which could trigger a safeguarding concern
Types of Abuse
Pysical Abuse
Assault, hitting, slapping, punching, kicking, hair-pulling, biting, pushing Rough handling Scalding and burning Physical punishments Inappropriate or unlawful use of restraint Making someone purposefully uncomfortable (e.g. opening a window and removing blankets) Involuntary isolation or confinement Misuse of medication (e.g. over-sedation) Forcible feeding or withholding food Unauthorised restraint, restricting movement (e.g. tying someone to a chair)
Domestic Abuse
Domestic violence or abuse can be characterised by any of the indicators of abuse outlined in this briefing relating to: psychological physical sexual financial emotional.
Sexual Abuse
Rape, attempted rape or sexual assault Inappropriate touch anywhere Non- consensual masturbation of either or both persons Non- consensual sexual penetration or attempted penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth Any sexual activity that the person lacks the capacity to consent to Inappropriate looking, sexual teasing or innuendo or sexual harassment Sexual photography or forced use of pornography or witnessing of sexual acts Indecent exposure
Discriminatory Abuse
Unequal treatment based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation (known as ‘protected characteristics’ under the Equality Act 2010) Verbal abuse, derogatory remarks or inappropriate use of language related to a protected characteristic Denying access to communication aids, not allowing access to an interpreter, signer or lip-reader Harassment or deliberate exclusion on the grounds of a protected characteristic Denying basic rights to healthcare, education, employment and criminal justice relating to a protected characteristic Substandard service provision relating to a protected characteristic
Organisational Abuse
Discouraging visits or the involvement of relatives or friends Run-down or overcrowded establishment Authoritarian management or rigid regimes Lack of leadership and supervision Insufficient staff or high turnover resulting in poor quality care Abusive and disrespectful attitudes towards people using the service Inappropriate use of restraints Lack of respect for dignity and privacy Failure to manage residents with abusive behaviour Not providing adequate food and drink, or assistance with eating Not offering choice or promoting independence Misuse of medication Failure to provide care with dentures, spectacles or hearing aids Not taking account of individuals’ cultural, religious or ethnic needs Failure to respond to abuse appropriately Interference with personal correspondence or communication Failure to respond to complaints
Neglect
Failure to provide or allow access to food, shelter, clothing, heating, stimulation and activity, personal or medical care Providing care in a way that the person dislikes Failure to administer medication as prescribed Refusal of access to visitors Not taking account of individuals’ cultural, religious or ethnic needs Not taking account of educational, social and recreational needs Ignoring or isolating the person Preventing the person from making their own decisions Preventing access to glasses, hearing aids, dentures, etc. Failure to ensure privacy and dignity
Self-Neglect
Lack of self-care to an extent that it threatens personal health and safety Neglecting to care for one’s personal hygiene, health or surroundings Inability to avoid self-harm Failure to seek help or access services to meet health and social care needs Inability or unwillingness to manage one’s personal affairs
Psychological or Emotional Abuse
Enforced social isolation – preventing someone accessing services, educational and social opportunities and seeing friends Removing mobility or communication aids or intentionally leaving someone unattended when they need assistance Preventing someone from meeting their religious and cultural needs Preventing the expression of choice and opinion Failure to respect privacy Preventing stimulation, meaningful occupation or activities Intimidation, coercion, harassment, use of threats, humiliation, bullying, swearing or verbal abuse Addressing a person in a patronising or infantilising way Threats of harm or abandonment Cyber bullying
Financial or Material Abuse
Theft of money or possessions Fraud, scamming Preventing a person from accessing their own money, benefits or assets Employees taking a loan from a person using the service Undue pressure, duress, threat or undue influence put on the person in connection with loans, wills, property, inheritance or financial transactions Arranging less care than is needed to save money to maximise inheritance Denying assistance to manage/monitor financial affairs Denying assistance to access benefits Misuse of personal allowance in a care home Misuse of benefits or direct payments in a family home Someone moving into a person’s home and living rent free without agreement or under duress False representation, using another person’s bank account, cards or documents Exploitation of a person’s money or assets, e.g. unauthorised use of a car Misuse of a power of attorney, deputy, appointeeship or other legal authority Rogue trading – e.g. unnecessary or overpriced property repairs and failure to carry out agreed repairs or poor workmanship
Modern Slavery
Human trafficking Forced labour Domestic servitude Sexual exploitation, such as escort work, prostitution and pornography Debt bondage – being forced to work to pay off debts that realistically they never will be able to
Complaints
Trainings
Jobs
HealthCare Assistant/Support Worker
Kettering, UK - 10 Places
All staff are required to complete Care Certificate UK and Mandatory Modules Training before they start work with our agency. All our care staff are provided with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.Further ongoing training, appraisal, supervision and support to develop is provided as needed.
All job applicants are required to apply for a DBS enhanced disclosure service. All of Beaudy Healthcare workers either have a National Vocational Qualification in Care (at either level 2, or level 3) or are committed to studying for this qualification.
All job applicants are required to apply for a DBS enhanced disclosure service. All of Beaudy Healthcare workers either have a National Vocational Qualification in Care (at either level 2, or level 3) or are committed to studying for this qualification.
Responsibilities
1. To provide a Service of Care to service users to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. This Care Service will involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a Care Plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting the service user with the following activities and in so doing will at all times observe and respect the service users’s dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical: 1.1 Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out. Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth. Hair care (washing / brushing). Nail care (fingernails only). Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene. Continence management. Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision). Getting in and out of bed. Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required. Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals. Day / evening / night sitting services, as required. 1.2 Healthcare - assisting the service user to take prescribed medication. 1.3 Dietary Care: Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service user’s likes / dislikes. Assisting with feeding, as required. 1.4 Domestic / Household Services: General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing. Bed-making. Clearing refuse and rubbish. Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required. Fuel Management. Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting. Light gardening tasks (subject to previous agreement at the Care Plan stage). 1.5 Personal services: Assistance with personal finances, to include paying bills, collecting pensions. Personal planning (birthdays / anniversaries etc) Democratic rights (voting cards etc).
To conform to all Policies and Procedures laid down by the Organisation detailed within the Company’s employee handbook and Health & Safety handbook in respect of carrying out these Care Duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant. 3. To participate as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor in Induction Training and regular In-service Training programmes. 4. To maintain accurate, concise and timely records of service user care, diary sheets, time sheets and mileage sheets. 5. To participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor. 6. To report back to the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor on any aspect of service user care which he / she feels warrants investigation or urgent action. 7. To participate in reviews of service users’ Care Plans as required. 8. To be aware of the tasks and activities which must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties, as set out in staff handbook
To conform to all Policies and Procedures laid down by the Organisation detailed within the Company’s employee handbook and Health & Safety handbook in respect of carrying out these Care Duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant. 3. To participate as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor in Induction Training and regular In-service Training programmes. 4. To maintain accurate, concise and timely records of service user care, diary sheets, time sheets and mileage sheets. 5. To participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor. 6. To report back to the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor on any aspect of service user care which he / she feels warrants investigation or urgent action. 7. To participate in reviews of service users’ Care Plans as required. 8. To be aware of the tasks and activities which must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties, as set out in staff handbook
Contact
- 2 Rockingham Way, Burton Latimer, Kettering, UK
- NN15 5XB
- +44-07437523937
- info@beaudyhealthcare.co.uk
- Mon-Fri - 09:00-17:00
