Healthcare Assistant Home Care
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Occupation Type
Care workers and home carers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Specific Roles Only
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
Immigration salary list rate applies
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Description
Healthcare Assistant
Permanent
Salary - £12.50 per hour
Paid mileage
Paid travel time
Full time/part time available
Job Purpose
Healthcare assistant to provide the highest standard of care and support to our clients to enhance their wellbeing and to promote independence.
Your care duties for each individual client will be clearly stated in their Care Plan and may vary depending on the clients needs, time of day of the visit etc. Occasionally other care duties may arise that arent included below and you will need to be able to adapt easily to take on these different duties if asked.
There are certain qualities that we expect all our carers to have and bring to their day to day work and we have outlined these below.
Required
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Physically able to cope with the demands of domiciliary care work which involves bending, lifting, stretching, kneeling, crouching, using small stepladders, walking, getting up and down stairs & manual dexterity
Mentally able to cope with the demands of domiciliary care work which can be stressful and involve dealing with bereavement and challenging behaviour
Able to work regular weekends either 4 sessions on alternate weekends or 2 sessions every weekend
To participate in the stand by carer rota
Self motivated, organised and flexible
Caring, patient and sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm
An active team player but also able to work on own initiative
A good communicator
Desired
Permanent
Salary - £12.50 per hour
Paid mileage
Paid travel time
Full time/part time available
Job Purpose
Healthcare assistant to provide the highest standard of care and support to our clients to enhance their wellbeing and to promote independence.
Your care duties for each individual client will be clearly stated in their Care Plan and may vary depending on the clients needs, time of day of the visit etc. Occasionally other care duties may arise that arent included below and you will need to be able to adapt easily to take on these different duties if asked.
There are certain qualities that we expect all our carers to have and bring to their day to day work and we have outlined these below.
Required
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Physically able to cope with the demands of domiciliary care work which involves bending, lifting, stretching, kneeling, crouching, using small stepladders, walking, getting up and down stairs & manual dexterity
Mentally able to cope with the demands of domiciliary care work which can be stressful and involve dealing with bereavement and challenging behaviour
Able to work regular weekends either 4 sessions on alternate weekends or 2 sessions every weekend
To participate in the stand by carer rota
Self motivated, organised and flexible
Caring, patient and sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm
An active team player but also able to work on own initiative
A good communicator
Desired
Healthcare assistant experience in the care profession and qualifications are desirable attributes but we can provide training and opportunities to undertake qualifications to staff with no previous care experience.
Main Responsibilities
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of our clients in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence. The nature of care we expect you to provide is similar to that which would reasonably be given by members of the clients own family and will not involve tasks that a trained nurse would normally provide.
To assist our clients who need help with getting in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet.
To help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including incontinence to use and look after aids and personal equipment.
To care for clients who are temporarily sick and may need assistance with minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, toileting etc.
To help care for clients who are dying.
To help promote mental and physical well being of our clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
To undertake light household tasks for example making and changing beds, tiding rooms, light cleaning such as dusting and vacuuming and emptying commodes.
To assist with washing clothes and ironing i
Main Responsibilities
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of our clients in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence. The nature of care we expect you to provide is similar to that which would reasonably be given by members of the clients own family and will not involve tasks that a trained nurse would normally provide.
To assist our clients who need help with getting in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet.
To help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including incontinence to use and look after aids and personal equipment.
To care for clients who are temporarily sick and may need assistance with minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, toileting etc.
To help care for clients who are dying.
To help promote mental and physical well being of our clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
To undertake light household tasks for example making and changing beds, tiding rooms, light cleaning such as dusting and vacuuming and emptying commodes.
To assist with washing clothes and ironing i
f requested.
To prepare and serve meals; assist clients with eating and drinking; wash up, tidy and clean the kitchen and dining area.
To greet visitors and answer the telephone as needed whilst at the clients home.
To read and write reports, and take part in staff and clients meetings and training activities as directed.
To maintain the highest standards of hygiene at all times and use personal protective equipment provided. Report any illness to the office so that correct infection prevention and control procedures can be followed.
To comply with Holistic Care Services guidelines and policies at all times.
To report to the office any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
To encourage clients to remain as independent as possible.
To report to the office immediately any events or situations that may pose a risk to our clients, their relatives or staff members. For example a faulty piece of equipment or broken step in a clients home.
Healthcare assistant to help promote Holistic Care Services with marketing activities which may include leafleting & to help protect the reputation of Holistic Care Services
To come into the office at least once a week to collect and bring in client paperwork and to collect your rota and client information.
To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
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To prepare and serve meals; assist clients with eating and drinking; wash up, tidy and clean the kitchen and dining area.
To greet visitors and answer the telephone as needed whilst at the clients home.
To read and write reports, and take part in staff and clients meetings and training activities as directed.
To maintain the highest standards of hygiene at all times and use personal protective equipment provided. Report any illness to the office so that correct infection prevention and control procedures can be followed.
To comply with Holistic Care Services guidelines and policies at all times.
To report to the office any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
To encourage clients to remain as independent as possible.
To report to the office immediately any events or situations that may pose a risk to our clients, their relatives or staff members. For example a faulty piece of equipment or broken step in a clients home.
Healthcare assistant to help promote Holistic Care Services with marketing activities which may include leafleting & to help protect the reputation of Holistic Care Services
To come into the office at least once a week to collect and bring in client paperwork and to collect your rota and client information.
To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
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