Senior Health Care Assistant
The Chestnuts
Senior Health Care Assistant
£28080
The Chestnuts, Weymouth, Dorset
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5fe4efa5228646d39ff48946a9c86532
Full Job Description
- To be involved in the reviewing and updating of resident's care plans on a monthly basis
- To ensure any change of needs is reflected in the resident's care plans to ensure all physical and emotional needs are being met and carried out by the care team.
- To ensure all monthly risk assessments such as Water low tool, falls risk tool and MUST chart is completed accordingly
- To be responsible for the safe administration of medication to our residents, to follow the homes medication policy and procedures.
- To ensure all body maps are being completed and reviewed on shower/bath days
- To ensure all residents written risk assessments are reviewed monthly and updated accordingly
- To take part in annual resident care plan reviews, organising a meeting with the resident or POA
- To work alongside the Registered Manager in care plan monthly audits and implement necessary changes accordingly
- You will look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person centred care and support.
- Liaising with outside professionals to ensure residents live well
- Monitoring and driving standards of care
- To attend monthly senior team meetings to assess the care services using CQC KLOEs
- Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated care assistants alongside the management team
- Ensuring residents are protected and safeguarded against harm and abuse at all times.
- As with all our staff, we always expect you to work within our staff values and promote these by being an effective communicator, passionate about your work, encouraging team working and having a positive attitude. As a senior member of our team, you would be expected to act as a role model and always respect dignity and preferences of our residents
A caring nature and be ready to go an extra mile to make a difference in someone's life - Excellent communication and customer skills, at all levels
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge with using Microsoft Word & Excel
- IT application usage experience to support electronic Care Planning System implementation
- Need to understand the KLOEs
We offer competitive rates of pay - we provide excellent training to enhance and develop your skills.
- Higher rate on Weekends/ Bank holidays
- Additional hours / overtime opportunities
- Support with studies and diploma qualifications (NVQ Level 5)
- Homely environments and great support of friendly team members
- Free uniforms provided
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free background checks
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent
Pay: £12.30-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24 - 36 per week