Job Description

Job Title: Nursing Assistant

Responsible To: Registered Manager, Deputy Manager &

Registered General Nurse

Aims of Position

To provide a high standard of care and support to the older people, which is delivered in a person centered manner and consistent with the persons plan of care

To be responsible for assisting the qualified nurses on shift with the duties outlined below

To support the qualified nurse in recognising, treating and maintaining a person's health, whether it be physical, emotional, physiological or mental

To liaise with healthcare professionals in the care and treatment of the person

To maintain accurate records produce effective documentation

To achieve positive outcomes that give the person a sense of wellbeing, happiness and belonging whilst promoting independence, dignity and choice

Requirements for becoming Nursing Assistant

All our Nursing Assistants are expected to meet and maintain the Core Competences set out by Eleanor Hodson House Nursing Home. The nursing assistant will be required to have:

QCF Level 3 in Care (or equivalent)

good communication skills

basic literacy and numeracy skills

computer literacy skills

a proven record in the care of the elderly

a desire to provide excellent care through skilled team management.

be able to relate to and care for older people in a sensitive manner

maintain a person's dignity and respect.

have a good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety issues in Care Homes

demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs of the older person and the role of a Nursing Assistant

the ability to demonstrate that they are willing to undertake and develop their clinical skills and competence relevant to the role.

Care Responsibilities

All prospective Nursing Assistants will be responsible for:

Delivering all aspects of daily care needs for residents.

Delivery of some clinical duties as directed by a Registered Nurse, dependent on your level of assessed competency.

Identifying, recording and referring changes in a resident's health and well-being.

Referring all clinical decisions to Registered General Nurses including referring residents for external healthcare support e.g. GP, physiotherapy.

Ensuring residents attend their external appointments, including liaison with.

Ensuring general care and maintenance of equipment and wheelchairs - reporting issues through the correct channels.

Liaising with health-care professionals and outside agencies.

Recording and maintaining effective documentation by using Fusion.

Further Responsibilities

In addition to their Main tasks, each Nursing Assistant will be responsible for, once competencies completed:

Oral medications, or administering oral medications under the supervision of a Registered General Nurse.

Ensuring accurate recording of medication administration by using the supplied E-MAR's and associated documentation

Delivering specialist dementia care.

Carrying out admissions, discharges and registration administration for temporary residents.

Recording and reporting of care provision on a shift basis

Liaison with multi-disciplinary teams/healthcare professionals and carry out any actions within their remit

Assist with the development, updating and reviewing of care plans, risk assessments and other associated documentation

Liaising with Senior Registered General Nurses and Registered General Nurses ensuring attendance at outpatient's appointments.

Whenever a Nursing Assistant is carrying out an Additional Task, there will always be a Registered Nurse on site s/he can call upon for support and advice.

Health and Safety

It is the duty of every employee to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of the necessary safety devices and protective clothing, and to co-operate with the management in meeting its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Acts.

Confidentiality

All staff are required to respect the confidentiality in all matters that they may learn in the Course of their employment relating to other members of staff and residents.

This indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may subject to periodic review.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 39.75 per week

Work Location: In person