HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

The role will be to assist the professional team in providing care for adults in mental health needs. Under supervision of qualified team member, you will also implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care. We are looking for staff those are compassionate and empathetic to the needs of the services. As a service provider, the successful candidates will be expected to work shifts either days or nights including weekends. Main duties of the role: - Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with residents - Assisting other members of staff in the giving of care - Assist residents with communication and enable them to manage situations - Deliver individual or group therapies for residents in line with their care plan - Use a variety of communication skills with residents , in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture - Promote and assist residents to maintain their personal hygiene, cleanliness, and appearance - Accompany residents on outings to local areas of interest, facilitating their enjoyment of the local shops and amenities. - Helping to maintain accurate records. - Undertaking regular ongoing training. What skills do we need? - Caring, warm-hearted and compassionate nature - The desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others - Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills - The ability to work as part of a team - Adaptability - Ability to maintain confidentiality Responsibilities: - Assist healthcare professionals with patient care - Monitor and record patient vital signs - Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals - Assist with patient hygiene and personal care needs - Help patients with mobility and transfers - Maintain a clean and safe patient environment - Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals If you meet all the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you! It’s also very important to us that as well meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to healthcare professionals and patients.

Health Care Assistants are required to provide person centred support to each resident, promoting their wellbeing. To ensure that the care we provide is in a pleasant and safe environment maintaining their dignity, assisting with intimate personal care, supporting those who have limited mobility making the best use of aids provided, and ensuring that the correct continence pads are used. Engage them with hobbies and activities in and outside the home. Changing beds, and completing general household chores, including the emptying and cleaning of commodes and waste bins. Clean wheelchairs and mobility equipment. Assist and support them with eating and drinking, lay tables and trays, serve and prepare light meals, wash up, and clear and tidy dining rooms. Monitor their health by taking temperature and weight, to liaise with professional staff. Staff need to take up and complete the Care Certificate within their probationary period.