Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Ipswich
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Health and Social Care Apprenticeship - Ipswich
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Overview
Job Description
We are looking to recruit Health Care Assistants to support our residents. Each shift is different and could include providing personal care, helping with activities, or just being a friendly face to chat to. There will be some flexibility in the days worked and overtime will be available to cover holidays and sickness.
Day To Day Responsibilities
* Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
* Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
* To assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
* Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
* Assist in the care of residents who are unwell or dying.
* Monitor the needs of the residents, informing a senior member of staff on duty of any emergency situation or concern about their well-being.
* Undertake the role of key worker with a group of residents under the supervision of a senior member of staff
* Promote mental and physical activities for residents through the key worker system. Talking to them, taking them out and sharing with then in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
* Make and change beds, tidy rooms, do light cleaning and empty commodes.
* Inspect, launder and mend residents’ clothes where necessary.
* Set tables and trays, assist with serving meals, wash up, tidy and clean dining room. Prepare and serve supper when required.
* Receive, record and communicate information and messages in accordance with the Home’s procedures
* Assist residents, relatives and medical professionals with completion and review of plans of care.
* Maintain all residents’ records and give written / verbal reports, whilst ensuring confidentiality
* Take part in staff and residents meetings and also in training activities as required.
* Complete Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care or the equivalent
* Be aware of and adhere to Greensleeves Homes Trust’s policies and procedures.
* At all times be aware of the security of the building in relation to residents and staff safety.
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Skills Required
* Organisation skills
* Attention to detail
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Training
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.
It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.
This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.
This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker – Level 2 Apprenticeship
Prospects
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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Health Care Provider
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