Healthcare Assistants must be well versed in a number of care and medical techniques. They must be informed about the most recent care techniques available and always be looking for ways to improve their skills and knowledge. You'll work under the guidance of our staff nurses and you duties will include:
* Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet
* Assisting with residents care of hair, oral care, nail care and pressure areas
* Utilising equipment to move residents when necessary
* Helping tidy the residents rooms
* Taking the residents vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
* Talking to residents and reassuring them
* Assisting nurses and other staff when needed
* Adhering to professional standards
* Delivering reports and paperwork to nurses and supervisors and reviewing any important changes in the residents condition
To be a healthcare assistant, you'll need to be
* caring and kind
* cheerful and friendly
* willing to be hands-on with patients
* willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
* able to follow instructions and procedures
* able to work in a team but use their own initiative
* able to respect the confidence of our residents and be aware that all information pertaining to the residents and their treatment should be treated in the strictest confidence
You'll also need
* communication skills, including listening
* organisation skills
* observational skills
* to be aware of your own limitations
Requirements
* You will have to hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or be willing to work towards one
* To undertake our relevant online training courses which will keep you aware of issues regarding our residents
No job description can give a complete account of all aspects pf a post. From time to time, demands of the organisation will require adjustments in the responsibilities of the post.
We do not offer sponsorship
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 44 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person