Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Care Assistant
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Direct Care if possible
• Ability to attend to and assist with a range of physical care needs.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Empathy with the needs of the relevant client group.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions.
• Ability to maintain/complete records.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Caring and understanding attitude.
• Qualification or proven ability in literacy and basic mathematics.
• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy.
• Caring and understanding attitude
• Understanding of legislation relating to the relevant client group.
• Experience of working with the relevant client group Senior Care Assistant
• Current medication training and experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a care home or similar environment.
• Appropriate qualification – NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or above.
• Significant knowledge and application of relevant legislation e.g., Care Standards Act 2000, Community Care Act 1991.
• Significant knowledge of risk assessment process.
• Significant knowledge of care planning process obtained in a similar environment.
• Ability to lead, manage and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to plan, organise and monitor own work.
• Experience of understanding and applying anti-discriminatory practice.
• Understanding of Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures
• Significant experience of assessing individual client needs