Senior Health Care Assistant

Core responsibilities: A senior HCA's responsibilities fall into two main areas: direct care and team management. Direct care

• Specialized and clinical tasks: These can include advanced duties, such as simple wound care, and are also more involved in specialized care, including palliative and end\-of\-life support.


• Individual care planning: Assist with implementing and evaluating care plans for individual patients or residents.


• Medication administration: Administer medication according to prescribed schedules and complete accurate medication records.


• Health monitoring: Take and record physiological measurements and vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and blood glucose.


• Activities of daily living: Provide compassionate support with personal care tasks like washing, dressing, mobility, and mealtimes.

Team leadership and administration

• Supervision and guidance: Oversee and guide a team of junior HCAs and new starters on shift.


• Training and mentorship: Help with the induction and training of new staff members, acting as a role model.


• Communication: Act as a key point of contact for families and other healthcare professionals. Keep them informed of the patient's progress.


• Record\-keeping: Ensure that care records and other documentation are clear, accurate, and up\-to\-date.

Key skills and qualificationsTo succeed as a senior HCA, you need a mix of technical ability and interpersonal skills. Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience as a healthcare assistant is essential.


• NVQ Level 3: A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is typically required or expected to be attained.


• Specialized training: Certifications in areas like medication administration and first aid are beneficial.

Skills and attributes

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and team members.


• Leadership: The ability to supervise, motivate, and manage a team effectively, especially in a fast\-paced environment.


• Problem\-solving: The capacity to respond calmly to emergencies and other challenging situations.


• Compassion: A caring, sensitive, and patient nature when providing direct care and support.


• Time management: Excellent organizational skills to manage your own workload and delegate tasks to others

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: £13\.00\-£15\.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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