Senior Healthcare Assistant - Agency

Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is rewarded and highly appreciated? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?

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We are looking for someone that is medication trained to help cover days with some of our most important clients in the Grantham/Lincoln/Newark areas.

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience perfoming as a senior in a healthcare setting for 3 months +. 

To be a competent role model to the team.

Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting clients when required, with all aspects of daily living.

Organise and control care assistants throughout the shifts.

Pay particular attention to clients who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.

Closely monitor clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.

Assist in the promotion of continence.

Assist in the delivery of care for clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness.

Assist with last offices.

Complete, observe and review care planning needs for clients and complete daily written records as instructed in line with the company’s policies and procedures.

If working a night shift carry out regular checks determined by the care plan.

Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities in the care home.

Make visitors feel welcome.

Provide refreshments / assistance as and when required.

Report on well-being of clients and liaise with GPs and support managers etc.

Ensure that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the care home’s disposal of waste policy.

Ensure the care home’s resources are used appropriately.

Clean and maintain equipment used by clients / relatives e.g.

wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc.

Ensure the Care Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.

If applicable, care for clients clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.

Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the company’s policies and procedures.

Assist clients who need help during mealtimes (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc.) Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required.

Escort clients travelling to and from the care home e.g.

on outings, hospital visits etc.

Care of residential clients (where applicable)

Dispense medication and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course.)

Ensure all holistic assessments are carried out when Clients are admitted to the care home e.g.

covering nutritional and incontinence issues, risk assessment etc.

Communication:

Participate in staff and clients meetings as and when required.

Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all Team Members in a timely manner

Training and Development:

Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Attend mandatory training days / courses on or off site as and when required.

Participate in all training relevant to role to achieve required qualifications.

General:

Promote and ensure the good reputation of the care home.

Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

Notify the Registered Manager or the person in charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.

Ensure the security of the care home is maintained at all times.

Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift