Health Care Assistant

Abbey Healthcare; Hartford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Abbey Healthcare in Huntingdon is seeking a dedicated care assistant to support residents, understand their individual needs, and promote independence during day and night shifts. You will participate in activities and help with daily living tasks while maintaining dignity and confidentiality.

Experience in care is preferred; NVQ2 is desirable. This in-person role requires English language and UK work authorisation, with a focus on safeguarding resident well-being and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the Care Sector preferred.
• NVQ level 2 desirable.
• An interest in caring for the service user group.

Responsibilities

• To understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs.
• To understand the effect on care on residents and families.
• To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence wherever possible.
• To participate in activities.
• To care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• To read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• To complete and record documentation as required, to include, food/fluid intake/ changing position, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality
• To understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) - England and Adults with capacity
• Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken: - o Care of clothes and personal belongings
• o Bed making - empty and occupied.
• o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• o Personal hygiene - Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails
• o Care of skin and pressure areas
• o Assist with toilet requirements
• o Escorting residents
• o Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need requires it
• o Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts
• o Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.
• o Be aware, understand individual care plans.
• Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policy
• To report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• To complete e learning and mandatory training, and other training as required
• To answer call bells and give assistance as required
• To be a valued member of the Key worker scheme
• To promote and market the home
• To read, understand and abide by all company policies and procedures
• To Attend meetings as required

Skills

Care sector experience

Interest in caring

Education

NVQ level 2 desirable

Job description

We are not offering Sponsorship

Job Purpose: To provide care for the service users respective of their individual needs and

in a manner to enhance their quality of life

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities

&

Qualifications

Experience of working in the Care Sector preferred

NVQ level 2 desirable

An interest in caring for the service user group

Principal Responsibilities

To understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs.

To understand the effect on care on residents and families.

To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally

undertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence wherever

possible.

To participate in activities

To care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence

To read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.

To complete and record documentation as required, to include, food/fluid intake/ changing position, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events.

To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality

To understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) - England and Adults with capacity

• Scotland.

Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken: -

o Care of clothes and personal belongings

o Bed making - empty and occupied.

o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and

dressing needs.

o Personal hygiene - Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails

o Care of skin and pressure areas

o Assist with toilet requirements

o Escorting residents

o Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need

requires it

o Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts

o Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.

o Be aware, understand individual care plans.

Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policy

To report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors

To complete e learning and mandatory training, and other training as required

To answer call bells and give assistance as required

To be a valued member of the Key worker scheme

To promote and market the home

To read, understand and abide by all company policies and procedures

To Attend meetings as required

Night Duty

This is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Language

English (required)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Location

Huntingdon PE29 1QW (required)

Work Location: In person