Senior Healthcare Assistant
5 months ago
**Responsibilities**:
1. Supervise Care Assistants; allocate work load and make certain that all delegated tasks have been carried out and accurately recorded.
2. Ensuring good practices are used within the home and that high quality of service is provided to our residents.
3. Ensuring appropriate administering, safe storage and recording of Medication.
4. Replace wound dressings if appropriate asking for support and advice from the Manager.
5. Support residents with washing, using the toilet, dressing, undressing and all other aspects of daily living.
6. Take part in social activities and support and encourage residents to continue with hobbies and activities in and outside the home.
7. Promoting mental and physical activities of the residents and ensuring residents rights and dignity are observed at all times.
8. Supervise residents at mealtimes ensuring that they have a satisfactory intake of nutrition consistent with their preferences and needs.
9. Assist with serving food and drinks supporting residents who need assistance during meal times.
10. Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
11. Respond to residents and visitors in a prompt and appropriate manner.
12. Undertake moving & handling of residents and loads using specialist equipment
13. Ensure the home and residents rooms are kept clean and tidy.
14. Ensure individual aids and equipment used by residents are maintained e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles, dentures etc.
15. Support residents travelling to and from the home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
16. To understand, contribute to and be familiar with the residents Person Centred Care Plans and report any changes to the Manager
17. To complete accurate and effective written records as instructed in line with policies and procedures.
18. To answer the nurse call system promptly and give assistance as required
19. To report any incidents, occurrences or complaints to the manager and record appropriately.
20. Maintaining good communications and relationships with General Practitioners, District Nurses, Social Workers, Relatives and Pharmacies.
21. To Handover important information to care staff at end of each shift.
**Skills**:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and empathetic nature
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and protocols accurately
- Good organizational skills
- NVQ Level 2
- Care Certificate
Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our residents every day.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £12.05 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE2 8ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Senior care: 1 year (required)
- Care: 1 year (required)
**Language**:
- English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MC Senior
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