Health Care Assistant (Bank staff)

Objectives of the job

• To work as part of a team to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence


• To ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard


• To assist in the care of the residents physical environment and in the general day\-day activities of the care home

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Organisation\-wide: \-

• To work as part of an efficient team and to contribute to the smooth running of the Care Home


• To continue professional development through attending and contributing to internal/external training and development, meetings and supervisions


• To comply with Rosmead Healthcare’s Health \& Safety policy and procedures at all times.


• To represent Rosmead Healthcare in a professional and positive manner at all times and in all communications with residents, visitors and staff


• To maintain confidentially regarding all issues and information relating to residents and the Home

Functional: \-

• Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents with all personal care and activities of daily living


• Assist residents who have limited mobility, or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided


• To make and change beds and tidy rooms and maintain residents clothing


• To undertake various domestic tasks to assist in the smooth running of the Care Home


• Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or have behaviours that may challenge


• Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are terminally ill or who have a progressive illness


• Assist in social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities in the Care Home to enhance quality of life


• To act as a Care Assistant to a number of residents and be responsible for the care of those person’s rooms, clothing and emotional needs etc.


• To contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse


• To care for residents who may be temporarily sick and needing assistance with changing dressing under the supervision of your line manager


• To assist at meal times and assist with feeding when a resident may require help

To answer assistance calls, telephones, take and pass on accurate messages to the Line Manager

• Carry out regular checks on residents to ensure their health, safety and well\-being


• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained


• To provide resident care in support of a registered nurse to ensure deliver of a high quality of resident care


• Record and report resident observations in care plans to ensure maintenance of accurate and up to date records


• Work within Care Home policies/ procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for residents and other colleagues


• Follow security procedure in order to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, belongings’ and the property as a whole

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: £12\.82 per hour

Benefits:

• On\-site parking

Experience:

• Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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