Senior Health Care Assistant - Carlisle, United Kingdom - Applegarth Healthcare Ltd

Applegarth Healthcare Ltd

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Carlisle, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Senior Healthcare Assistant Training provided
£ 11.45 per hour - 2 week rolling rota - 3 x 12 hours shifts 8am to 8pm and 4 x 12 hour shifts varying between 8am to 8pm

39.75 hrs per week contracts

Applegarth Healthcare
Applegarth Healthcare is a privately owned care facility in Carlisle.

At Applegarth we offer 24 hour nurse led healthcare and we have developed a reputation for excellence and compassion in our care.

We support people with complex health conditions and neurological injuries as well as Dementia and General Nursing Care within a comfortable modern facility.

Opportunities
We are currently looking to expand our team of Healthcare assistants.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within in a unique environment and gain a wide variety of experience of nursing care.

We provide an ongoing high quality training program gaining both formal qualifications and practical skills as you work along with experienced professionals.

What the role involves

Working under the guidance of a senior carer or registered nurse you will be responsible for the physical ,emotional and social wellbeing of our residents.

You will offer care and support for the personal needs of our residents such as washing ,personal hygiene, dressing and helping with meals.

This also involves keeping accurate daily records and observing care plan needs for each individual.

What skills and experience will you need ?
Applegarth Healthcare believe a good attitude is the essential quality to become an excellent carer.

Job Purpose

To assist in the nursing and housekeeping duties of the home under the direction of the Duty RGN.
To behave courteously toward all patients, visitors and colleagues in the home.
To behave responsibly towards the economy and care of equipment and property in the home.

Key Responsibilities

Assist RN with group allocations.
Check daily diary for activities and appointments.
Ensure daily care logs are within time period of 2 hours checking fluids, food etc.
Inform the appropriate staff member of any resident change of condition or concern.
Paperwork to be kept up to date. It is extremely important that written information is readable and understandable.
To contribute and participate in staff meetings and staff training.
Ability to work flexible hours which mean covering sickness and holidays.
To adhere to Applegarth's policies and procedures.
Ensure infection control procedures are followed.
To ensure that the tidiness of the home is maintained to the highest level.
To ensure uniform policy is correct e.g.

hair tied back, no nail varnish etc:

Key Duties

Manage and support HCA.To serve meals and beverages, encourage and assist in the feeding of residents requiring additional attention at meal times.

Manage and support HCA to support residents with reduced continence control, toileting, cleaning and changing continence pads and removing wet or soiled clothing to ensure the residents remain comfortable and the risk of ski deterioration is reduced.

To ensure correct moving and handling procedures are carried out correctly at all times.

Manage and support HCA to ensure bedroom areas are kept clean, tidy pleasant and comfortable by changing bed linen and removing all cups and plates.

What next ?

If you would like to join our team and are committed to delivering high quality care please upload or send a brief CV and apply, you musta also have 3 years experience.

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Salary:
£11.45 /hour

Job Type:
Contract

Salary:
£11.45 per hour

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Salary:
From £11.45 per hour

Expected hours: 39.75 per week

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