Senior Health Care Assistant

6 months ago


Folkestone, United Kingdom Opus Care Limited Full time

Job description

Reporting to the RGN and Clinical Care Co-Ordinator the Senior Carer is responsible for ensuring a high level of care is provided to residents and follows company policies and procedures.

The Senior Carer will provide and ensure the highest standards of care are achieved in all areas of the home including relationship centered care, clinical care and dementia care.

The Senior Carer will lead and manage their care team ensuring high quality of care and service is provided to all residents at all times.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

**Care**
- Assist with care delivery in the home, to ensure continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident's care.
- Assist with ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed and that they are appropriate to the residents needs and reflect the care being delivered.
- Ensure that each resident receives the meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs.
- Assist with all activities provided within the home to promote relationship centered care.
- Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure that the RN/Clinical Care Manager is made aware of any clinical issues within the home
- Assist any duties requested by the RN or Clinical Care Manager
- To help with the admission and discharge of residents, including listing of resident's property/clothing
- Maintain confidentiality regarding resident's particulars at all times
- Assist and participate in activities within the Home as required
- To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
- To respond in a timely way to residents who are distressed (calling out, calling for help, knocking or making noises that suggest the need for support) or seek assistance if you feel unable to respond appropriately.
- Ensure medication is ordered, stored, dispensed, administered and returned inline with company and local policies and procedures.
- Observe the five rights of medication.

Reference ID: FOLKESTONE / ASHFORD

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £11.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

**Experience**:

- providing care: 1 year (preferred)
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FOLKESTONE / ASHFORD



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