Job Description: Health Care Assistant
Accountable To: Home Manager/Deputy/Nurse/Senior Care Staff
Job Purpose: To provide care for the service users respective of their individual needs and in a manner to enhance their quality of life.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications:
* Experience of working in the Care Sector preferred.
* An interest in caring for the service user group.
Principal Responsibilities:
* To understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs.
* To understand the effect on care on residents and families.
* To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence wherever possible.
* To participate in activities.
* To care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
* To read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
* To complete and record documentation as required, to include food/fluid intake, changing position, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events.
* To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
* To understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) - England and Adults with capacity - Scotland.
* Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken:
o Care of clothes and personal belongings.
o Bed making - empty and occupied.
o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
o Personal hygiene - Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails.
o Care of skin and pressure areas.
o Assist with toilet requirements.
o Escorting residents.
o Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need requires it.
o Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts.
o Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.
o Be aware, understand individual care plans.
* Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policy.
* To report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
* To complete e-learning and mandatory training, and other training as required.
* To answer call bells and give assistance as required.
* To be a valued member of the Key worker scheme.
* To promote and market the home.
* To read, understand and abide by all company policies and procedures.
* To attend meetings as required.
From time-to-time Abbey Healthcare reserves the right to amend this Job Description, according to business needs. Any change will be confirmed in writing.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* On-site parking.
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift.
* Day shift.
* Holidays.
* Weekend availability.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Health Care Assistant
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