Healthcare Assistant

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Main duties and responsibilities

• To support the holistic care and support needs of our residents, including personal care,

continence, nutrition, psychological, and social.

• To work in a manner which promotes the privacy, dignity and preferences of our

residents.

• Support residents with mobility needs, demonstrating appropriate use of moving and

handling equipment in accordance with personalised care plans and organisational

policies.

• Maintain accurate records and care documentation in accordance with specific

requirements identified by the senior team and the minimum requirements expected of

our regulatory and commissioning bodies.

• Assist and support residents as guided by their individual needs, preferences, care plans

and risk assessments.

• Contribute towards the planning and implementation of individual care plans for each

resident.

• Support the senior team to undertake physiological measurements and vital signs,

reporting abnormalities and concerns to the nurse in charge immediately.

• Maintain clean and safe equipment, undertaking daily cleaning tasks as allocated by

senior staff.

• Ensure that bathroom facilities and communal areas are kept clean and tidy.

• Ensure clinical waste is handled and disposed of correctly and in accordance with

infection prevention and control procedures.

• Act in a manner which promotes the rights of our residents, demonstrating an awareness

of Safeguarding Policy and confidentiality.

• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, residents, and members of the

wider community, ensuring that professional standards are achieved at all times.

• Demonstrate understanding of the policies and procedures that are in place within

Benoni Nursing Home and ensure that personal practice is in accordance with these.

• Demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety and your responsibilities as an employee,

reporting concerns promptly to your line manager.

• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and good conduct within your role.

• Undertake training relevant to your role as planned and requested by the management

team

• Ensure that the Care Certificate is completed as a minimum level of training within

induction and probationary period.

• Work within professional boundaries and your scope of confidence and competence,

seeking senior support as required.

• Attend appraisals, team meetings and supervisions as requested by the Matron and

management team.

• Any other reasonable request given by the Matron or member of the management team.