Health Care Assistant - Community
Full TimeJob Overview
We 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 within the community.
Key Responsibilities
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 to ensure personal care tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the Service User, in-line with the 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 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 and appraisal meetings 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:
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.
To undertake domestic tasks relevant to the role, at the discretion of management and in-line with documented Care Plans.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications;-
- No formal qualification required, but RQF 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 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 also use own initiative.
Personal Characteristics;-
- Caring and friendly.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Well organised and motivated.
- Kindness and integrity.