Title: Healthcare Assistant (With Sponsorship). Accountable to: NURSE IN CHARGE / HOME MANAGER.
Job Summary
The post holder will work in a team under the direction and supervision of the Nurse in charge or Home Manager providing high standards of care and service to all service users. The following principles of good practice will be a fundamental requirement of the post holder in the delivery of high-quality care which will meet the needs of each individual.
Principles of Good Practice
* Support individuals' rights and choices
* Support individuals through effective communication
* Ensure individuals' privacy and dignity is respected at all times
* Treat colleagues with respect and professionalism at all times
* Maintain confidentiality of information
* Acknowledge individuals' personal beliefs
* Promote anti-discriminatory practice
* Maintain the health and safety of yourself, work colleagues and all service users
Range of Responsibilities
* Basic personal care - this could include feeding, washing, dressing, personal hygiene
* Following and implementing care plans under the direction of a qualified nurse
* Ensuring service user privacy, dignity and confidentiality
* Take accurate messages and answer the telephone in a courteous manner
* Ensure orientation of the home environment to new service users
* Responding appropriately to emergency situations
* Understand and respect different religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs.
* Undertake the care of people who are dying
* Undertake moving and handling using a safe and correct procedure
* Abide by the homes policies and procedures
* Work co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
* Maintaining a clean environment with due consideration to Health and Safety issues
* Any other responsibilities the client may have for specific client groups
* To comply with all policies and procedures detailed in the Healthcare Services Handbook
Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Sunday 7am to 10 pm
Salary: £21,500 – £25,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!
About Saxon Healthcare
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