Senior Health Care Assistant
Department: Residential/Nursing Homes
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Isle of Man - Bradda View
Reporting To: Registered Manager
Description
Bradda View Nursing & Residential Home are looking for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join the team, and be responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users, in-line with the highest regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
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 Service Users and ensure personal care tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the Service User, in-line with their 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, irrespective of the severity of disability or personal circumstances.
* To liaise with other agencies involved with Service Users when required.
* To respect the rights and choices of individuals.
* 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 interactions with Service Users.
* Attend and participate in supervision meetings and appraisals.
* Comply with all respective company policies and procedures.
* Oversee that care that our Health Care Assistants are providing to Service Users, and addressing any performance issues with the Registered Nurse and/or the Deputy Manager/Registered Manager.
* Partake in our on-call rota system serving both Service Users and colleagues (role specific).
Personal Care Responsibilities;
* 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 tasks 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;
* Undertake domestic tasks relevant to the role.
* To ensure a clean and safe environment for Service Users and colleagues.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
* Level 3 RQF Medication Unit is required for Senior Health Care Assistants looking to undertake tasks involving medication administration.
* Supervisory experience.
* 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 use their own initiative.
* Caring and kind.
* Flexible and reliable.
* Integrity.
Benefits
* Competitive pay rates
* Online training
* Pension
* Career Progression opportunities
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