Senior Healthcare Assistant

Main Objectives of the Post:

To ensure the highest standards of care & service are delivered to our residents, relatives & visitors in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

Principle Responsibility:

1.  Supervise Care Assistants; allocate work load and make certain that all delegated tasks have been carried out and accurately recorded.

2.  Ensuring good practices are used within the home and that high quality of service is provided to our residents.

3.  Ensuring appropriate administering, safe storage and recording of Medication.

4.  Replace wound dressings if appropriate asking for support and advice from the Manager.

5.  Support residents with washing, using the toilet, dressing, undressing and all other aspects of daily living.

6.  Take part in social activities and support and encourage residents to continue with hobbies and activities in and outside the home.

7.  Promoting mental and physical activities of the residents and ensuring residents rights and dignity are observed at all times.

8.  Supervise residents at mealtimes ensuring that they have a satisfactory intake of nutrition consistent with their preferences and needs.

9.  Assist with serving food and drinks supporting residents who need assistance during meal times.

10.  Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness.

11.  Respond to residents and visitors in a prompt and appropriate manner.

12.  Undertake moving & handling of residents and loads using specialist equipment

13.  Ensure the home and residents rooms are kept clean and tidy.

14.  Ensure individual aids and equipment used by residents are maintained e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles, dentures etc.

15.  Support residents travelling to and from the home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.

16.  To understand, contribute to and be familiar with the residents Person Centred Care Plans and report any changes to the Manager

17.  To complete accurate and effective written records as instructed in line with policies and procedures.

18.  To answer the nurse call system promptly and give assistance as required

19.  To report any incidents, occurrences or complaints to the manager and record appropriately.

20.   Maintaining good communications and relationships with General Practitioners, District Nurses, Social Workers, Relatives and Pharmacies.

21.  To Handover important information to care staff at end of each shift.