Health Care Assistant - Days

Role Overview & Responsibilities

General Description:

This role works as a member of the care team delivering high quality, person centered care in a way that respects the dignity of our residents and promotes independence, freedom of choice and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with all aspects of personal care and their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
• Assist residents in the use of their personal equipment and mobility aids when necessary, ensuring all are well maintained and functional.
• Understand, contribute to and be familiar with the residents’ Person Centered Care Plans and report any changes or updates to the shift lead.
• Complete accurate and effective written records and audits as instructed and in line with the Company’s care policies and procedures.
• Understand and undertake the role of a key worker to nominated residents.
• Assist residents during mealtimes and serve meals and drinks as required.
• Answer the Home Call system promptly and give assistance as required.
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times within the Home, reporting any incidents, accidents, infections or hazards/ faults.
• Undertake mandatory training and identified training in order to be able to carry out the role.
• Attend regular supervision and appraisal meetings.
• Assist with or attend to any other duties which are reasonable to the role.
• Be responsible for maintaining own professional knowledge and competence as well as coaching and encouraging others.
• Ensure the safety and security of the Home i.e. identification of visitors (sign in and out), alarms etc.
• Be responsible for own health and safety and that of colleagues and residents alike.
• Respect confidentiality and work in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998).
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Home and the Company at all times.

This role is accountable to:

Senior Care Assistant

Home Manager

This job description is intended to give an appreciation of the role envisaged and range of duties. It is not exhaustive and does not detail every activity; specific objectives will be agreed with the post holder as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HCA