Health Care Assistant at LV Care Group

St John, , Jersey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Organisational Skills, Observational Skills, Teamwork, Initiative, Caring, Flexibility, Reliability, Integrity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Health Care Assistant Department: Residential/Nursing Homes Employment Type: Full Time Location: Jersey - Cheval Roc Reporting To: Registered Manager Description Cheval Roc Nursing & Residential Home are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join the team, and be responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users in-line with the highest regulatory standards. 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 ensure personal care tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the Service User, in-line with their 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, 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 individuals. 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. Attend and participate in supervision meetings and appraisals 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: 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;- Undertake domestic tasks relevant to the role. To ensure a clean and safe environment for Service Users and colleagues. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise No formal qualification required, but RQF level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable, or the willingness to undertake this qualification at the earliest possible convenience. For Health Care Assistants without RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, 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 use their own initiative. Caring and kind. Flexible and reliable. Integrity. Benefits Competitive pay rates Online training Pension Career Progression opportunities

Responsibilities

Health Care Assistants are responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users, promoting their welfare, and ensuring personal care tasks are carried out in line with their Care Plans. They must also review the progress of care and report any signs of deterioration in health.