Health Care Assistant - Older Persons Mental Health

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is seeking a Health Care Assistant for Older Persons Mental Health. The role involves providing support through effective communication, building therapeutic relationships, and contributing to individual care plans. Candidates must be able to recognize risks and provide compassionate care. This position is essential in supporting individuals with mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Abide by trust policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Support individuals in collaborative care plans.
• Communicate effectively with various people.
• Monitor and engage with individuals' experiences.
• Recognize increasing risk and report incidents.
• Document relevant information in electronic records.

Job description

Health Care Assistant - Older Persons Mental Health

Key responsibilities:- To abide by trust policies and procedures- Build and maintain safe and effective therapeutic relationships- Support individuals to contribute to collaborative care/support/recovery plans- Support the named nurse to develop collaborative individual, patient centred care plans and implement them creatively using initiative- Communicate effectively with a wide range of people using a range of preferred methods- Contribute to monitoring, observing and engaging with individuals,communicating outcomes and conclusions with the rest of the team- Gain an understanding of a persons experiences in relation to their mental health, learning disability and/or dementia- Understand a persons coping strategies and strengths and support people to use these at times of distress or difficulty- Contribute to reflective practice and encourage compassion and understanding- Be able to recognise increasing risk and alert significant others and the team to respond as needed- Undertake a range of practical tasks and duties in support of the Team and individual needs.- Follow principles of diffusion and de-escalation and where physical interventions or restraint are required, to approach in line with approved techniques considering the safety and dignity of the individual throughout- To feel confident to be able to report untoward incidents and areas of concern as soon as they arise- To document any relevant information in an electronic record following relevant policy and legislation- Contribute to individual reviews and team meetings