Senior Health Care Assistant (Nights).

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a dedicated care assistant to support Clients with daily living, mobility, meals, personal care and emotional needs in our Care Centre, while maintaining dignity and comfort.

You will follow care plans, assist with wards tasks, monitor wellbeing, liaise with GPs and managers, participate in training, and help with records, safety procedures and maintaining a clean, respectful environment.

Job description

• 1. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• 2. Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• 3. Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
• 4. Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• 5. Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• 6. Assist in the promotion of continence.
• 7. Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• 8. Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Companys policies and procedures.
• 9. Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.
• 10. Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• 11. Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• 12. Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• 13. Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
• 14. Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centres disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Centres resources are used appropriately.
• 15. Clean and maintain equipment used by Clients / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Centre is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Companys attention to detail philosophy.
• 16. If applicable, care for Clients clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
• 17. Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Companys policies and procedures.
• 18. Assist Clients who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc.). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Wash up as requested / required.
• 19. Escort Clients travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
• 20. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.
• Care of Residential Clients (where applicable): 21. Dispense medication, and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course).
• 22. Ensure all holistic assessments are carried out when Clients are admitted to the Care Centre e.g. covering nutritional and incontinence issues, risk assessment etc.
• Communication: 23. Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
• Training and Development: 24. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• 25. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• 26. Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.
• Health & Safety: 27. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
• 28. Understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, Emergency and Fire Procedures, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• 29. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• 30. Promote safe working practice within the Care Centre.
• General: 31. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre.
• 32. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
• 33. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
• 34. Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.
• 35. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• 36. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• 37. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust