medical assistant

medical assistant Milford Haven, Wales

Avon Care Homes
Full Time Milford Haven, Wales 35000 - 22000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job Description

We are looking for caring, compassionate people with great communication skills? Would you like to go home after your shift with the feeling that you have made a difference to another person's life, albeit in a small way? There are various shifts available. If you would like to continue or begin your career in care then please don't hesitate to contact us if you would like further details of these roles. Full training is given and there are great opportunities to progress.

To participate in the delivery of care to the service users ensuring that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met.

  • To preserve service user's dignity, treat with respect, foster independence and encourage individual choice.
  • To ensure that all aspects of the Regulatory Framework are met.
  • Work effectively with others within the home to ensure that service user's needs are fully met.

Job Type: Days Full-time / Part-time

Responsibilities and Duties

  • To ensure each service user receives assistance with all elements of their personal care to include washing, dressing and assisting service users in all aspects of daily living
  • To participate with the team for continual monitoring of each service users health needs. To include appropriate liaison with senior staff and other relevant staff.
  • To have an understanding of service users risk management plans and work appropriately.
  • To assist service users who have mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence. To assist in the use, maintenance and care of personal aids and equipment.
  • To help serve meals, prepare and clear dining room and assist service users with eating and drinking as required.
  • To answer call bells, the door, answer the telephone and greet visitors in a courteous manner..
  • Assist as required with social functions held at the home.
  • To make written, legible observations of the service users and report any changes in service users condition directly to the nurse in charge.
  • To attend mandatory training sessions as directed by the Home Manager.
  • To understand and observe all relevant regulations and company policies and procedures.
  • To follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/ emergencies. Eg fire, missing service users.
  • Ensure that the home is secure at all times whilst on duty.
  • To report to relevant persons with respect to the repairs and maintenance of the home.
  • To ensure that unnecessary damage to building and contents is not caused by careless movement wheelchairs, trolleys or hoists.
  • To be approachable, flexible and supportive to staff and managers.
  • To attend staff meetings when appropriate.
  • Attend supervision meetings with your appointed supervisor at least six times per year.(pro rata for part time staff)
  • To maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • To be aware of and comply with safe working practices as laid down by the Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • Uphold and promote anti discriminatory practice, equality and diversity throughout your work.
  • To report any incidents or allegations of abuse following the correct steps in line with the company Safeguarding Adult Policies and procedures and Local Safeguarding Adults policies.
  • To undertake such other duties as may be mutually determined from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills

Full and free training is provided to enable you to enjoy this very worthwhile career.

Job Types: Full-time,

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

medical assistant
Avon Care Homes

www.avoncarehomes.com
Wells, United Kingdom
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Company - Public
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