Senior Health Care Assistant

Full-time

Derry/Londonderry

Posted 1 year ago

We are recruiting for Senior Health Care Assistants to join our team at Meadowbank Care Home.

This role would be on a rotation of day and night duty-

previous experience is essential for this role.

To find out more call our recruitment team on +447403861187. Alternatively, you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the residents but can include:

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, according to their individual needs.
Observe the care planning needs of residents and complete daily records as instructed and in line with Company’s policy and procedure
Follow the competency-based training and under the supervision of the Unit/Home manager, ensure the residents medication is: -Stored correctly – Administered in line with company policy and professional guidelines – Manage and coordinate the supply of medication communicating with Pharmacy to ensure there is always a supply of medication as required-
Ensure audits are completed – Report and record any discrepancies in line with the facility medicine policy
Ensure that staff are making the best use of the aids available in assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical difficulties.
Monitor and report on the condition of palliative care/end of life residents
Promote the rights, dignity, privacy, respect, & choice to every resident when providing care.
Support & encourage residents to maintain their independence in all aspects of daily living.

Essential Criteria

GCSE Maths and English
Basic IT skills
Minimum of NVQ Level 2 with willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
6+ months experience in working in care
Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training
Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends
All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module
Eligibility to work in UK

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:

Immediate interviews offered.

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care Limited are an Equal Opportunities Employer