Health Care Assistant

Abbey Healthcare

Kendal

Hybrid

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Work authorisation United Kingdom (not

Location Kendal LA9 7JA (required)

Work Location: In person

Job summary

Abbey Healthcare Kendal is seeking a dedicated care assistant to provide personalised care and promote residents' independence, supporting daily living activities and participating in light duties.

You will follow individual care plans, monitor wellbeing, assist with bathing, dressing, meals, and record observations; this is an in-person role based in Kendal with no sponsorship or visa support.

Qualifications

Experience in the care sector preferred.
NVQ level 2 desirable.
Interest in caring for service users.

Responsibilities

Understand and provide care for residents meeting individual needs.
Read care plans to promote continuity of care.
Complete and record documentation including meals, fluids, turning charts, and daily notes.
Assist with daily hygiene, dressing, and mobility while promoting independence.
Support residents in activities and engage with families where appropriate.
Report hazards, observe DoLs guidance, and participate in mandatory training.
Be a valued member of the care team and adhere to policies.

Skills

Care sector experience

NVQ level 2

Interest in caring

Education

NVQ level 2

Job description

We are Not offering Sponsorship or Visa

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:
- Care of clothes and personal belongings
- Bed making - empty and occupied.
- Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
- Personal hygiene - Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nails
- Care of skin and pressure areas
- Assist with toilet requirements
- Escorting residents
- Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose need requires it
- Recording any necessary individual information i.e. turn/tilt charts, fluid balance charts
- Observing and reporting any changes in resident’s condition.
- 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