Senior Health Care Assistant

• To assist residents with those activities which they would usually

• Carry out regular checks on residents and the environment throughout the day/night to ensure safety standards are maintained.
• Provide care as laid out in the care plans under the direction of the Manager and Nursing Staff.
• Organise the care staff for the shift, delegate care based on your knowledge of the residents and staff levels and abilities.
• Ensure all Care Assistants within the team follow personalised care plans for residents and encourage them to contribute towards care plan development and reviews.
• Report to the Nurse on Duty or the Manager any changes or deterioration you observe in the health and general condition of residents.
• To promptly answer all nurse alarm calls, assessing each situation and dealing with any resident who is seeking help, escalating situations to the Nurse on Duty or Manager if necessary.

• To assist residents with those activities which they would usually perform or have in the past performed themselves but cannot now without assistance. The optimum level of independence should be encouraged and supported whilst maintaining the dignity and self-esteem of the residents.
• Contribute to the updating, development and review of care plans, ensuring involvement of residents / representatives at all times.
• Carry out regular checks on residents and the environment throughout the day / night, to ensure standards are maintained.
• To answer promptly to all nurse alarm calls, assessing each situation and dealing with any resident who is seeking help. In cases of emergency to summon the qualified Nursing Staff or Manager and if necessary to call the emergency GP and/or summon an ambulance.
• To assist residents who need help or reassurance, providing drinks or refreshments where required.
• Complete, observe and review care planning needs for residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Companys policies and procedures.
• To administer prescribed medication, following the homes Administration of medication policies & procedure.
• Organise the care staff for the shift, delegate care based on your knowledge of the residents and staff levels and abilities.
• Ensure that all Care Assistants with in your team follow the personalised care plans for residents and encourage them to contribute towards their development and review.
• Develop positive, helpful and caring relationships with residents and their families as required.
• Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Be aware of and comply with Health and Safety and Infection Control regulations and report any actual or potential hazards to the Registered Nurse or Manager.
• Take every opportunity to improve your skills and knowledge both by self-development and by participating in training events organised both inside the home and by outside sources.
• To complete any mandatory training specified during the induction period and thereafter to ensure that you are competent to fulfil the responsibilities of your role.

Essential

• Demonstrates compassion, dignity, respect and a commitment to promoting independence.
• Communicates effectively with service users, relatives, colleagues and other professionals.
• Demonstrates respect for individual differences, cultural needs, beliefs and preferences.
• Demonstrates reliability, integrity, confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Able to recognise changes in a person's condition and take appropriate action, including escalating concerns.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the care team.
• Able to use electronic care records and other relevant digital systems.
• Willing to work additional hours where required by the service.

Essential

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Care Certificate completed or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe.
• Relevant training in safeguarding adults, infection prevention and control, moving and handling, health and safety, and basic life support.

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing learning and professional development.
• Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role, including medication administration and other clinical/care competencies as required.

Essential

• Previous experience working in a health or social care setting.
• Significant experience providing person-centred care to individuals with varying care and support needs.
• Experience supporting service users with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and activities of daily living.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary or wider care team.
• Experience recognising and escalating concerns regarding a service user's physical or emotional wellbeing.
• Experience following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience supporting or mentoring junior care staff.
• Experience contributing to care planning, monitoring changes in service users' needs and maintaining accurate care records.
• Experience working in a senior or supervisory capacity.