Health Care Assistant

The post holder will be responsible to the Manager of Milverton Nursing Home for the delivery of high quality nursing care. In so doing, he/she will work under the guidelines or supervision of the Manager and Registered Nurses-in-Charge on a day-to-day basis and be accountable for all actions, interventions and decisions made.

Key duties and responsibilities

To be polite and courteous at all times and wear the correct uniform to represent Milverton Nursing Home.

Following assessment of residents, to assist in their care and rehabilitation. This includes:

1 To help to maintain the dignity, privacy, individuality and confidentiality of the resident at all times.

2 To assist with the physical care of the residents with the Care Plan, following the direction and supervision of the Manager/Nurse-in-Charge.

3 To help promote mental and physical activities of the residents, through talking to them, encouraging activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and general recreation.

4 To assist with getting residents up, washing, dressing/undressing, eating, drinking, toileting and helping residents back to bed, ensuring correct positioning for comfort and good nursing care.

5 To bed bath, bath or shower the residents, making appropriate use of hoists and lifting equipment (as stipulated in each resident’s risk assessment).

6 To observe and report residents’ changes and any progress in their condition to the Nurse-in-Charge or the Manager.

7 To assist residents’ use of the toilet, continence promotion, pressure area care, mouth care, ensuring nails are washed daily.

8 To assist residents to walk using mobility aids as appropriate e.g. Zimmer frames, walking sticks or tripods.

9 To assist with serving meals and feeding of residents as required.

10 To help with recording and maintaining the care of property belonging to the residents.

11 To ensure that the home looks clean and tidy. Ensure the rooms are tidy and toiletries are put away. If necessary do light cleaning to maintain standards.

12 To refer all queries regarding residents and the home to the Nurse-in-Charge or the Manager.

13 To read and understand the policy and procedures folder and participate in the training provided.

General Duties

1 Untoward incidents: to report to the Nurse-in-Charge all untoward incidents occurring with residents, staff or visitors within the home and ensure that they are recorded in the accident book.

2 Reporting for duty: to report to the Nurse-in-Charge when starting and finishing duties.

3 Recording working hours: to be responsible for your own time sheet, handing it in completed at the end of each month. Delayed submission may result in late payment of wages.

4 Fire procedure: to be fully aware of the fire procedure including reading and understanding policy about what to do in the event of a fire. To be aware of the location of fire alarm call points, fire extinguishers and fire exits, ensuring the exits are kept clear at all times.

5 Training: to attend mandatory training sessions such as moving and handling, fire lectures, infection control, food hygiene and other training sessions in the home on a regular basis.

Health and Safety: to understand Health and Safety policy, and ensure that care is taken to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents, staff, and visitors to the home. This includes the correct use of equipment and reporting any faults immediately to the Nurse-in-Charge.

7 Miscellaneous Duties: to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the Manager or the Nurse-in-Charge. This may be to help in the laundry or the kitchen.