Health Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Resilience Personnel Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide high-quality care and support to residents, aligning with Sanctuary Care policies. The role includes dignity-filled personal care and support to residents’ choices, with supervision as required and compliance with policies.

You will deliver care with respect, tailor care plans with resident input, and assist with activities while upholding safety requirements and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS and Mandatory Training certificates are required.
• Experience in care settings and a compassionate approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and support for residents, respecting personal preferences under supervision and Sanctuary Care policies.
• Safely administer medication in line with care plans and company policy when trained to do so.
• Deliver personal care with dignity, respect and kindness, supporting residents in making personal choices.
• Ensure care plans are continually tailored to individual needs with resident involvement for appropriate daily living support.
• Support risk assessments to ensure care and support meet health and safety requirements.
• Assist residents with individual and group activities, including social interaction, in line with care plans.

Job description

1. Provide a quality care and support service for residents, taking into consideration their personal preferences, under supervision, and in line with Sanctuary Care policies and procedures.
2. Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medication in line with individual care plans and company policy when trained to do so.
3. Deliver personal care and treat residents with dignity, respect, and kindness. Provide support to residents in making personal choices that enrich their lives while maintaining their dignity.
4. Ensure that care plans are continually tailored to individual needs with the involvement of the resident in order that the appropriate level of support is provided for all aspects of daily living.
5. Support risk assessments to ensure that care and support are provided in line with the relevant health and safety requirements.
6. Assist residents with individual and group activities, including social interaction, in line with individual care and support plans.

Note: Don't apply if you don't have a Enhanced DBS and Mandatory Training certificate