Health Care Assistant (HCA)

JOB TITLE: Care assistant in Nursing home

LOCATION : Accrington

Pay rate between £10.3 per hour

Experience in a similar position is mandatory

REPORTING TO: Home/Deputy Home Manager, Senior Care Assistant (Residential
Home) Qualified Nursing Staff (Nursing Home)

JOB PURPOSE: To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure Residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Home /Unit.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Care:

 Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.

 Assist Residents in all aspects of their care

 Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioral problems.

 Assist in the promotion of continence.

 Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

 Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

 Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

 Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy

 Assist Residents who need help during meal times

Training & Development:

 Complete the Care Certificate

 Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

 Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off-site, as and when required

 Participate in relevant QCF/NVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

Health & Safety:

 Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another.

 Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

 Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

 Promote safe working practice with the Home.

Skills/Qualifications:

 NVQ Level 2 in Care is desirable but not essential
 Experience of caring for older people gained at work in a voluntary capacity or at home is essential
 Experience of undertaking a similar role is desirable.
 To have an understanding of the needs of older people in residential and nursing settings is desirable
 Ability to communicate effectively and work with and for older people is essential
 Ability to communicate effectively and work with a wide range of colleagues is essential
 Ability to use a range of equipment in providing safe care to residents after training is essential
 Literacy and numeracy skills in order to undertake written work associated with the post is essential
 Ability to work on a rostered shift basis including weekends and public holidays and to flexibly respond to the requirement to provide twenty-four hour care is essential

 Physically fit to undertaken the range of tasks involved in providing a nursing service to residents is essential

What we are offering:

 Permanent Contracts with performance bonuses
 Competitive hourly rates from £10.3 per hour
 Paid shadowing & free DBS application
 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)*
 Flexible hours to fit around your other commitments
 Comprehensive training and ongoing support – We’re with you every step of the way

 The opportunity to progress your career with a fully-funded diploma QCF in social care*
 Employee referral bonus programmes of up to £200*
 Auto-enrolment pension scheme*

All suitable candidates are required to undergo an enhanced level criminal record disclosure
If you are interested apply below to be booked for an interview

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Housing allowance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• Do you need sponsorship? How many hours are you able to work?

Experience:

• HCA: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (preferred)
• Night shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location