Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Launceston, United Kingdom Springfield House Residential Care Home Full time

Must be 18 as will be providing personal care.

Access to transport and a telephone are essential due to the location and nature of the job.

Previous experience and qualifications are an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.

Full or Part time hours available.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an enhanced CRB disclosure employee to meet the cost.

Employer will reimburse the cost with first pay.If employee leaves within 6 months, CRB cost will be re-couped.

The Employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.

**PURPOSE OF POSITION**

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

To help in the care of the clients' physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home.

To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the clients under your care to the appropriate level.

**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To be knowledgeable regarding health and safety at work including environmental health.
- To conduct yourself and the care you provide in such a way so as not to bring the home or its clients into danger or disrepute.
- To maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management of the home.
- To have knowledge of and be competent in the use of equipment relevant to your duties.
- To be knowledgeable regarding emergency procedures pertaining to our client group.
- Assist clients who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
- Help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the care and use of aids and personal equipment.
- Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of clients.
- Make and change beds; tidy rooms and do light cleaning.
- Inspect, launder and mend clients' clothing.
- Serve meals; assist clients at meal times wash up utensils.
- Answer client paging, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
- Read and write reports in case notes.
- Take part in staff and client meetings and also in training activities as required.
- Assist a senior member of staff who has been assessed as competent with medication administration.
- To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

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

**Salary**: From £11.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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