Specialist Healthcare Assistant - Nights

Swallowcourt; Helston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Helston seeks a Specialist Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering exceptional care services. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities, medication administration, and contributing to a safe, supportive environment. You will work closely with residents and staff to ensure high standards of care, whilst promoting a healthy, engaged, and dignified lifestyle for each individual.

Qualifications

• Experience in medicine administration and patient care.
• Ability to manage multiple care tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursing Team with clinical tasks.
• Administer medications and maintain care records.
• Monitor resident conditions and report to nursing staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Wound care

Venepuncture

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Specialist Healthcare Assistant - Nights, Helston

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Client:

Swallowcourt

Location:

Helston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

To support the Head of Care and Nursing Team in the delivery of excellent nursing
and personal care and contribute to the efficient running of the Care Home. To
assist the Nursing Team with clinical aspects of care as delegated by the Head of
Care.
To deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual residents needs and wishes,
acknowledging and respecting their confidentiality, rights and beliefs at all times.
To train, mentor and guide new and existing staff to enable excellence in care
delivery.

Core responsibilities

• To carry out tasks delegated by the Head of Care/nurse within the arena of
• knowledge and skills.
• Medication administration, dispensing and ordering.
• Management of fluid and incontinence charts.
• Wound care.
• PEG feed.
• Venepuncture.
• Collecting MSU’s.
• Audits of care charts and files.
• Liaising with GP’s.
• Liaising with Boots.
• Receiving telephone enquiries.
• To assist residents to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance whilst being aware of their clinical condition and their individual right to privacy and personal preference.
• To assist residents where required with physical comfort, and mobilisation whilst observing the need to minimise the adverse effects of pressure.
• Assist the Head of Care as required to plan, assign and monitor appropriate duties to the care team on shift
• To carry out regular supervisions of care assistants.
• To help maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home with due regard to appropriate Food and Hygiene and Health and Safety Regulations.
• To make a thorough and correct report of all accidents.
• To monitor, record and report residents conditions to the nurse in charge of the shift.
• To participate in the complete, accurate, legible and concise records/care plans of residents on a daily basis.
• Assist the activities coordinator in the promotion of social and recreational well being of residents held within the home.
• Promote infection control practices in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• To assist and support professional practitioners and residents during clinical treatment and investigative procedures.
• Whilst maintaining a professional attitude at all times, develop a rapport with residents, colleagues, families and visitors to the home.
• Attend and participate in relevant staff meetings and Specialist Carer meetings.
• Any other duties as reasonably expected.