Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team. In this role you will:

Ensure that, at all times, residents are treated with respect and dignity and that individuals' rights to privacy, independence and choice are met with kindness and compassion.

Work as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary care team, delivering high quality personal and nursing care to all residents according to their needs and expectations.

Successfully complete and practice the Royal Star & Garter HCA Competency Framework.

Responsibilities

1. To work in accordance with the issued Code of Conduct 2. Fully participate in the Key Worker Scheme, supporting the role of the keyworker 3. Support all individual aspects of resident care and wellbeing in line with care plans, promoting independence, decision making and respect 4. Complete clinical activities, following training, including, but not limited to, administering medication, tissue viability and oral care 5. Maintain accurate records and documentation of residents' holistic care needs across all platforms and in compliance with organisational policy and data protection practice 6. Actively participate in and promote the wellbeing activities and outings of the Home's programme and enable residents to safely take part in the activities of their choice 7. Communicate effectively with all colleagues, visiting health professionals and residents, ensuring that any information exchanged is accurate, relevant and appropriate 8. Strive to continuously improve resident safety, care and well-being: sharing areas for improvement with your care team or line manager; and raising concerns in a timely manner. 9. Be flexible in working with our residents across any House in the Home: establishing rapport, acting professionally and demonstrating an understanding of their personal circumstances to ensure the provision of high-quality, person-centred care.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.22 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Care home: 2 years (preferred) Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person