HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT - NIGHTS Brixham, England
Job description
**PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB CANNOT BE SPONSORED FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS BY US AT PRESENT**
Health Care Assistants required for nights in busy 40 bedded care home in Churston. anything from 1 night up to 4 nights, alternate weekends (Extra nights available for holiday cover).
JOB SUMMARY
To work under the supervision of the Registered Manager/Registered Nurses /Senior Carers, to provide the residents with an appropriate level of care and support. To respect the privacy, dignity and independence of the residents, working to agreed quality standards.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide general basic care to include washing, dressing and undressing, bathing, continence care, toileting and emptying catheter bags, assisting with feeding and drinking. All to a high standard of quality.
- To use moving and handling aides as established in mobility assessment, for the safety of residents and carers.
- Be responsible for feeding back to nurses any change observed in a residents condition.
- Be responsible for your own actions, and ask for help when it is needed.
- Assist with the preparation and serving of food and drinks as required.
- Understand and accept your responsibility as part of the wider team, ensuring a safe working environment for residents and staff, and bringing any Health and Safety worries to the attention of the nurse in charge.
- Understand the principles and practice of confidentiality.
- Undertake all training and updates as deemed to be necessary, and attend staff meetings.
- Document all activities in the care plans, and use other documentation as requested, ensuring all entries are signed and dated.
- To follow all policies and procedures of the home.
- To undertake any other jobs requested of you.
Experience required:
Previous experience in care would be an advantage, but a caring, positive attitude is the primary need, as full paid training can be provided if required. Uniform provided. Weekend and night enhancement, parking.
An Enhanced Police Criminal Records Disclosure will be required in the event of a successful application.
Previous applicants need not apply
Please email for more details or an application form for the attention of Tracy Lowe (all emails will be responded to - please check your junk)
Job Type: Part-time or full time
Part-time hours:10- 40 per week
Job Types: Part-time, full time Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.40-£12.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
