medical assistant Wellington, Herefordshire, West Midlands, England
Job description
(a) To help residents with personal care tasks or activities as instructed (e.g. assistance with toileting, bathing, personal care and hygiene, washing, mouth care, dressing/undressing, laundry selecting appropriate clothes, eating, drinking communicating, skin/pressure care, incontinence, sensory losses, mobility, exercises, chiropody, hair care, activities and stimulation, general comfort and security) – all as instructed by the Senior Nursing Staff on duty and to make records of care provided as instructed.
(b) To assist residents with impaired mobility and/or confusion and memory loss, both within the Nursing Home and by taking them out or escorting them to appointments (e.g. at hospital, clinics, opticians etc.) and for social excursions and activities, including attending religious, social or cultural events and activities.
(c) To assist doctors, social workers and other health and social care workers as required in attending to resident’s care needs.
(d) To work individually or with other care, domestic and catering staff as instructed, in providing care and assistance to meet residents needs, including helping residents and their relatives and visitors to make or have snacks or drinks and clearing used crockery and cutlery and washing up afterwards.
(e) To report any changes noted in the behaviour, health care or social care needs of residents to the Senior Nursing Staff on duty.
(f) To assist as instructed with the preparation of care plans and records and the implementation of the action plans to meet agreed targets for each resident.
(g) To carry out tasks for residents who are unable to do them for themselves (e.g. shopping for personal items
(h) To clean and look after all equipment as instructed and to report any defects in equipment, furniture, fittings and furnishings to the Senior Care Staff or the Manager.
(i) To clean up spillages as they occur using the appropriate equipment and materials and maintaining safe working practices at all times (see Control of Infection Policy & Procedures)
(j) To maintain clean and tidy working and living conditions in the Home during the course of your work, including making beds, cleaning duties and washing down paintwork, laundry and ironing of clothes and bedding as required.
3. Staff development, training and supervision
(a) To receive regular supervision from the Matron or Senior Nursing Staff designated.
(b) To participate in a review of personal development and training needs, at least once a year, and to attend appropriate training courses as required by the Matron or the Proprietor.
4. General responsibilities
(a) To maintain safe systems and practices in the Home at all times for residents, staff and visitors in accordance with the Home’s Policies and Procedures.
(b) To be alert to and report any potentially dangerous situations or accidents to the Senior Nursing Staff on duty or the Matron and record any accident occurring to residents, staff or visitors.
(c) To maintain records as instructed of all financial transactions involving money belonging to residents or to the Home.
(d) To read, understand and carry out the Home’s Policies and Procedures.
(e) To advise the Senior Nursing Staff on duty or the Manager of any incidents affecting the safety and welfare of residents.
This job Description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the Health Care Assistant but is not intended to cover all possible duties and functions of the Postholder who may be required to carry out such other Duties and responsibilities as are commensurate with this appointment.
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12-46 per week
Salary: From £11.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
