Healthcare Assistant - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Cathena Healthcare Ltd

Cathena Healthcare Ltd

Verified Company

Ipswich, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This role involves working 6 hour shifts 2pm-8pm, including some weekends

To work in accordance with a rota that supports meeting the care needs of the home.

This will include working alternate weekends, evenings, bank holidays and/or any other shift pattern that has been established by the Registered Care Manager based on the needs of the care home.

To assist in the formulation of care plans for new residents and the review of care plans for established residents.
To actively help care staff in delivering personal care plans to Residents:
Washing and bathing residents and assisting with dressing and undressing.
Assisting with toileting requirements of residents, especially those who are physically, mentally frail or confused.
Assisting residents with their mobility by the use of mobility aids provided for their use.
To ensure that personal grooming is also carried out and check regularly on shift for the cleanliness of Residents, their clothes and any equipment they use.
To ensure there are activities planned for Residents (in times where there is no Activity coordinator on shift) in which they can join and will enhance their quality of life.
To monitor and organise mealtimes to ensure standards are met in respect of Residents eating on time and in their own time, that those requiring assistance with meals are cared for correctly and in a person centred, engaged way and that mealtimes are as relaxed, happy and stimulating as possible.

Reporting observations of alterations in behaviour, physical conditions e.g.

changes in skin state, body fluids etc to the Care Manager and Deputy and to ensure that the relevant paperwork is completed.

Identifying and reporting signs of poor practice or abuse.
To ensure that any Resident receiving palliative care is cared for in the appropriate manner and that all staff are monitored to ensure the Residents needs are met professionally and to standard.
Recording and monitoring of effective paperwork on each shift e.g. care charts, observation, updating risk assessments, post falls monitoring charts and any other paperwork relating to the Residents health, safety and wellbeing.
To ensure that bedrooms and communal areas are properly cleaned and maintained and adequately heated in accordance with requirements.
To be fully involved in the social activities and outings with residents.
To attend and participate in training and staff development programmes as identified in the staff appraisal system.
To support the Manager and Deputy in their duty as 'responsible officers' for the Home under the Health and Safety at Work act 1974 and the Fire Regulations.
To help the Care Manager and Deputy maintain such logbooks and records as may be required by the Registering Authority or the Association.
To undertake on call or sleep duties when designated as part of a working shift pattern to ensure we maintain the Residents safety and wellbeing at all times.
To participate in other duties delegated to you by the Manager or Deputy which may be required from time to time to ensure the efficient running of the Home and the safety and wellbeing of the Residents.