Nod CareersAuto-apply free

Health Care Assistant

lvcaregroup · Jersey - La Haule
Auto-apply to this job with Nod →
La Haule Care Home are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join the team on night shifts, and be responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users in-line with the highest regulatory standards. 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 the 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. • 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;- • Undertake domestic tasks relevant to the role. • To ensure a clean and safe environment for Service Users and colleagues. • No formal qualification required, but RQF level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable, or the willingness to undertake this qualification at the earliest possible convenience. For Health Care Assistants without RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, the Care Certificate will need to be completed. • Level 3 RQF medication unit is required for Health Care Assistants looking to undertake tasks involving medication administration. • 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. • Competitive pay rates • Online training • Pension • Career Progression opportunities

Let Nod apply for you →

More jobs at lvcaregroup

Health Care Assistant NIGHTS — lvcaregroupHealth Care Assistant — lvcaregroupComplex Needs Support Worker (Nights) — lvcaregroupHealth Care Assistants — lvcaregroupActivities Co-Ordinator — lvcaregroupDomestic — lvcaregroup