Bradda View Nursing & Residential Home are looking for Health Care Assistants to join the team and be responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users, in-line with the highest regulatory standards. We have both full-time and zero-hour opportunities available. General Responsibilities;- • To work as a team to provide high quality care to Service Users in-line with regulatory standards. • Promoting and Safeguarding the welfare of Service Users. • To support the Service Users, and to ensure that 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 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 Users' 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 of Service Users. • To liaise with other agencies involved with Service Users when required. • To respect the rights and choices of Service Users. • 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 interaction with Service Users. • Attend and participate in supervision meetings and appraisals, where required. • Comply with all respective company policies and procedures. Personal Care Responsibilities;- Health Care Assistants will undertake any tasks that have been identified in the Care Plan(s), which may include but are not limited to: • 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 roles 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;- To undertake domestic tasks relevant to the role, at the discretion of management and in-line with documented Care Plans. Tasks may include but are not limited to: • Ensuring a clean and safe environment for Service Users and colleagues. • No formal qualification required, but NVQ/RQF in Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable, or a willingness to undertake this qualification at the earliest possible convenience. For Health Care Assistants without RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), the Care Certificate will need to be completed. • Level 3 RQF Medication Unit is required for any Health Care Assistants looking to undertake any tasks involving medication administration. • Good literacy and numeracy skills. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Organisational skills. • Observational skills • Caring and kind. • Integrity. • Able to follow instructions and procedures. • Able to work in a team but use own initiative. • Flexible and reliable. • Competitive pay rates • Online training • Pension • Career Progression opportunities