Senior Health Care Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• To work as part of a care team providing high-quality care, in-line with the highest regulatory standards.
• Personal development and continued learning towards a fuller understanding and fulfillment of excellent standards of care.
• To support clients and carry out personal care tasks as specified within the Care Plans in order that the tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the client.
• To be aware of any deterioration in physical and mental health of a client, and report this to the Deputy/Registered Manager appropriately.
• To carry out tasks in a way that will demonstrate respect for dignity and privacy of clients, irrespective of the severity of disability or personal circumstances.
• To encourage positive social interactions with clients.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, unless there is deemed a risk to clients or any other members of staff.
• Ensure completion of relevant paperwork as required by your role.
• To participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual appraisals.
• To liaise with other agencies involved with clients, as required.
• To attend multidisciplinary agency meetings where requested and where appropriate.
• To respect the rights and choices of clients.

• Where required, participate in personal care in order to help clients achieve the aims and objectives of their Care Plans.

• Carry out domestic tasks within the clients' homes.
• Participate in any audit cycle relating to domestic tasks and ensure that staff have the relevant training and competency to carry out such tasks.

• Maintain own continuing professional development.
• To ensure that the mandatory training is complete and in compliance with company standards, and to attend training when requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Able to work independently.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and resources, meet deadlines, and be flexible to changing priorities.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Registration with the relevant, regulatory body and with the Care Inspectorate.
• Have the ability to demonstrate knowledge relevant to the Home Care environment.
• Have the ability to work well within a team and autonomously.
• Be reliable, motivated and organised.
• Integrity.
• Have a clean driving licence and own transport.