Senior Health Care Assistants

Key Responsibilities

• To work as a part of a care team.
• Promoting and Safeguarding the welfare of Service Users.
• 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, 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 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 interactions with Service Users.
• Attend and participate in supervision meetings and appraisals where required.
• Comply with all respective company policies and procedures.
• Oversee the care that Health Care Assistants are providing, and addressing any performance issues with Registered Nurses and/or the Deputy/Registered Manager.

• 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).
• Where possible, encourage Service Users to be as independent as possible with their personal care requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• RQF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• RQF Level 3 Medication Unit is required for those looking to undertake medication administration tasks.
• 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.
• Supervisory experience.

• Caring and kind.
• Cheerful and friendly.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable.
• Good team player.
• Integrity.