Health Care Assistant

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join the team and be responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users, in-line with the highest regulatory standards.

General Responsibilities;-

• To work as part of a care team, providing high-quality care to Service Users.
• Promoting and Safeguarding the welfare of Service Users.
• To support the Service Users and to ensure personal care tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the Service User, in-line with the Care Plan(s).
• Reviewing progress of care with the Service User and reporting any signs of deterioration in physical and mental health appropriately.
• Follow policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Measuring effectiveness of Service User's Care Plan(s) with interdisciplinary team; providing care improvement recommendations when required.
• To carry out tasks in a way that will demonstrate respect for dignity and privacy of Service Users.
• To liaise with other agencies involved with Service Users when required.
• To respect the rights and choices of Service Users.
• Participate in audits, as requested and required.
• Act in accordance with all legal requirements; fostering treatment practices and standards of care that comply to the values of the Home, whilst observing governing regulations.
• To encourage positive social interaction with Service Users.
• Attend and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings where required.
• Comply with all respective company policies and procedures.

Personal Care Responsibilities;-

Health Care Assistants will undertake any tasks that have been identified in the Care Plan(s), which may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Service Users to mobilise in accordance with best Moving and Handling practices and Care Plan(s).
• Assisting Service Users to maintain a good dietary intake of food and drinks, in accordance with training and Care Plan(s).
• Undertake roles in relation to medication administration (this is role specific and must be carried out at the discretion of management and in-line with training, local standards and company policy).
• Encourage Service Users to be as independent as possible with their personal care requirements.

Domestic Responsibilities;-

To undertake domestic tasks relevant to the role, at the discretion of management and in-line with documented Care Plans.

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications;-

• No formal qualification required, but RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable, or a willingness to undertake this qualification at the earliest possible convenience. For Health Care Assistants without RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), the Care Certificate will need to be completed.
• Level 3 RQF Medication Unit is required for Health Care Assistants looking to undertake tasks involving medication administration.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organisational skills.
• Observational skills.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work in a team, but also use own initiative.

Personal Characteristics;-

• Caring and friendly.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Well organised and motivated.
• Kindness and integrity.

• Competitive pay rates
• Online training
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Package
• Career Progression opportunities

At LV Care Group, it is our employees that really make a difference. Their commitment to our culture of excellence makes us a leading care provider.

We work to empower our employees, so that they can achieve more. We ensure they have the freedom and resources to help them make a difference in the care industry.

We know where we're going as a company and how we'll get there. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of person-centred care and striving for excellence to enrich the lives of our residents. As a locally run business, our values are very important to us and we are always looking for thoughtful and dedicated people to join our wonderful team.

We recruit hard working, caring and talented people who can become a part of our ongoing growth and success.