Health Care Assistant - Salisbury, United Kingdom - Kome Care

Kome Care
Kome Care
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Salisbury, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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About us
Kome Care is a recruitment agency based in London. We are professional, supportive, and rewarding, and our goal is to help people find jobs they love.


Our work environment includes:

  • Modern office setting
  • Wellness programmes
  • Growth opportunities

About the Position
Kome Care is looking for a healthcare assistant to join our team in Basingstoke. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This position will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the clinic and assisting patients with needs.


Responsibilities:


RECORDING:
To ensure a record is maintained of residents personal care needs in accordance with procedures and guidelines. Carry out routine risk assessments for clients and care planning. Complete daily contact sheets to show events affecting residents.


REPORTING:

To advise senior staff of any issues (both personal and environmental) concerning welfare of residents to ensure continuing high standard of care To share information on individual residents' care needs by liaising with residents, relatives and senior staff to ensure continuing high standard of care.


KEY WORKING To spend time with the residents (both at the unit and on external trips), in order to build and maintain relationships and social contact. Shopping on client's behalf when necessary. Act as a key worker for a number of residents so that a special relationship is forged and maintained with them to promote their physical, emotional and social well being. Complete individual care plans with residents to ensure they receive appropriate care (with appropriate reference to senior staff)


HOUSEKEEPING To maintain a standard of cleanliness in residents' rooms, including labelling of personal clothes, tidying of cupboards/drawers in order that individual comfort is afforded.

To assist in maintaining individual standards of hygiene in accordance with client's wishes so that personal dignity is retained.

ACTIVITIES To undertake appropriate activities with clients as identified in their care plans. This may refer to their interest in gardening, car maintenance, cookery, etc.

10 Corporate and statutory initiatives - equalities/health and safety/e government/sustainability Maintains an awareness of corporate and departmental equalities and health and safety policies and procedures and applies them in the day to day job requirements.


Role requirements for operational effectiveness
Patience and good communication skills. An understanding of client group.

Physically able to assist client into bath (using equipment where necessary) Trained and able to use equipment for moving/handling residents e.g.

hoists, glide sheets (will be provided on appointment)


Experience:


Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.

  • Experience working in a dental office or hospital setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of Dental Assisting software (e.g., EMR) is preferred.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Job Type:
Zero hours contract


Salary:
£11.00-£12.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • Flexitime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Salisbury, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:


  • Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Language:


  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Kome Hampshire
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