Healthcare Assistant Uk Based Only

4 weeks ago

Cockermouth, United Kingdom Support Health Care Ltd Full time

Do you believe that everyone is entitled to the very best care and support?
- Do you want to make a lasting difference in people’s lives?
- Do you want to support people to help them achieve their goals, dreams and aspirations?

We are passionate about providing excellent residential, nursing and dementia care and support to older people with varying levels of need. As a care assistant, you will have the opportunity to be part of 1000s of stories of inspiring care and support for our residents. As a care assistant you will be supporting residents with their day to day lives, encouraging them to live as independently as possible.

**Our ideal care assistant will**: Be reliable, friendly and caring to help our residents achieve their everyday goals (including personal care) Be able to support in house activities and hobbies Engage with residents and their families to continuously develop care plans Be resilient, attentive and ensure our residents are treated with the dignity and care they deserve

**Applicant Requirements**
- **Knowledge / Education / Skills**_
- CSTF Mandatory and Statutory All Day Training -(_**Face to Face Training**_)
- Care Support Online Training (_**Minimum 42 modules**_)
- Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English.
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Basic IT literacy Level 1 Cyber Security
- English Speaking and Writing
- Caring, Professional, Reliable Excellent communication skills
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Immunisations against Hep B, MMR, Varicella, and BCG.
- At least 6 months of experience
- UK based applicants only

**Job Purpose**

A critical member of the Ward team, supporting and assisting Registered Nurses in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care. Delivering care to the patient as prescribed by the individual care plans and liaising with family members as appropriate.

**Responsibilities**
- Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients.
- Provides practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
- Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
- Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.
- Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
- To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
- To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
- Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
- Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers.
- Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.
- To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.

**Communication**

The nature of the role necessitates frequent interaction with staff, patients and visitors on the ward involving the regular exchange of routine information in person and over the telephone. Well-developed observational and listening skills are essential for monitoring the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of patients.

**Responsibility**
- **Leadership**_
- Provides advice and guidance to new starters and agency workers undertaking similar tasks, liaising with the multi
- disciplinary team.
- **Budgets & Equipment**_

Collective responsibility for the care and appropriate use of resources on the ward.
- **Information**_

Responsibility for the accuracy of personal recordings in patients records and maintaining confidentiality.
- **Diversity and Inclusion**_

Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team
- **Safeguarding**_

All **Support Health Care** colleagues have a responsibility to safeguard the individual’s we care for, these ma

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