Health Care Assistant

3 days ago

Shipley, United Kingdom Skycare Full time

JOB TITLE: CARE ASSISTANT

LOCATION : Bradford

REPORTING TO: Home/Deputy Home Manager, Senior Care Assistant (Residential
Home) Qualified Nursing Staff (Nursing Home)

JOB PURPOSE: To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure Residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Home /Unit.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Care:
 Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.

 Assist Residents in all aspects of their care

 Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioral problems.

 Assist in the promotion of continence.

 Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

 Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

 Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

 Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy

 Assist Residents who need help during meal times

Training & Development:
 Complete the Care Certificate

 Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

 Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off-site, as and when required

 Participate in relevant QCF/NVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

Health & Safety:
 Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another.

 Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

 Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

 Promote safe working practice with the Home.

Skills/Qualifications:
 NVQ Level 2 in Care is desirable but not essential
 Experience of caring for older people gained at work in a voluntary capacity or at home is essential
 Experience of undertaking a similar role is desirable.
 To have an understanding of the needs of older people in residential and nursing settings is desirable
 Ability to communicate effectively and work with and for older people is essential
 Ability to communicate effectively and work with a wide range of colleagues is essential
 Ability to use a range of equipment in providing safe care to residents after training is essential
 Literacy and numeracy skills in order to undertake written work associated with the post is essential
 Ability to work on a rostered shift basis including weekends and public holidays and to flexibly respond to the requirement to provide twenty-four hour care is essential

 Physically fit to undertaken the range of tasks involved in providing a nursing service to residents is essential

What we are offering:
 Permanent Contracts with performance bonuses
 Competitive hourly rates from £9.50 per hour depending on the experience
 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)*
 Flexible hours to fit around your other commitments
 Comprehensive training and ongoing support - We’re with you every step of the way

 The opportunity to progress your career with a fully-funded diploma QCF in social care*
 Employee referral bonus programmes of up to £200*
 Auto-enrolment pension scheme*

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

**Salary**: From £9.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Provide details about your work permit. Do you need a sponsorship visa?

**Experience**:

- Care assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)

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