Job Description: Health Care Assistant

Reports to: Registered Nurse / Senior Health Care Assistant

Salary: £9.00 to £10.00 per hour – full time & part time roles available

Set in 7 acres of garden, The home has been completely refurbished to a high standard. The new owners are seeking experienced & dedicated staff to become part of an outstanding team providing the highest level of support & compassionate care to residents.

Job Purpose

To provide care in accordance with best practice & legislative requirements as directed by & under the supervision of the registered nurse. Delivering care in a person-centred way that is unique to each individual & ensuring service users are supported & enabled to live fulfilling & enjoyable lives, remain independent & keep personal interests

Duties & Responsibilities

Quality & Regulation

• To deliver high quality personal care following the care plan & individual resident wishes to ensure the comfort & dignity of each residents.
• Adhere to the local Safeguarding policy, following the Duty of Candour requirements
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the home, including the role of the CQC & their requirements
• Understand the importance of privacy, dignity, choice & consent & uphold these basic rights at all times
• Contribute to the individualised person-centred care planning process of each resident & recording appropriate daily interactions & observations
• Be responsible for informing the Nurse/Registered Manager of any changes in the needs of a resident
• Complete all regulatory & statutory training requirements & comply with all company policy & procedures whilst at work
• Participate in the care plan review with families & other health care professionals as required
• Support residents in understanding the ageing process & how it affects their health & lifestyle.
• Support residents to maximize their independence & create the environment which supports their physical & mental well-being & ensure that all residents are treated with dignity
• Key worker responsibility for residents ensuring that residents receive one-to-one quality time when on duty
• Prepare food trays & dining rooms to the expected standard & support residents with their meals & drinks
• In consultation with the resident/families offer support to maintain the resident’s room, clothing & property in order
• Make beds & change linen & dispose of soiled linen in accordance with the company procedure

Clinical

• Record observations including weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, nutrition, tissue viability & fluid intake/output as identified in the care plan

General

• Engage in supporting & delivering activities for residents
• Work collaboratively within the clinical team to promote a healthy, professional & friendly atmosphere for all residents & their families & friends
• Support new residents & their families & friends to the home in orientation of the environment
• Maintain communication & working relationships with healthcare professionals in the home
• Establish professional working relationship with the residents their families & friends to provide a safe & reassuring environment
• Be professional, courteous & transparent in your communication
• Assist & actively encourage the social care & the well-being of residents
• Escort residents when required out of the home for appointments etc. following completion of a risk assessment by the registered nurse (or Senior Carer in a residential home)
• Attend opportunities for clinical/personal training & development
• Any other reasonable task requested by the Clinical lead or General Manager which is within your competence

Working conditions

• Bank holiday & weekend working

• Shift work including night duty

• This is physically demanding; you will be required to stand for extended periods of time & do repetitive tasks with few breaks

Job Title of positions to be directly supervised

None

The company subscribes to Well Led

• Strong & effective leadership

• A supportive & values-driven culture

• Encouraging teams to work together

• Stable management

• Open & collaborative

Whilst prior experience is not essential as training can be provided, it is important you understand your reason for entering a care profession. Whilst the job can be highly rewarding it can also be demanding both physically & emotionally

In return, you can expect from us

• Competitive hourly rate

• Holiday pay

• Pension Contributions

• Supportive environment & regular supervision

• Employee well-being programme

• Opportunity to develop & career progression