Senior Health Care Assistant

Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the residents but can include:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living, according to their individual needs.
• Observe the care planning needs of residents and complete daily records as instructed and in line with Company’s policy and procedure
• Follow the competency-based training and under the supervision of the Unit/Home manager, ensure the residents medication is:
  
  -Stored correctly – Administered in line with company policy and professional guidelines – Manage and coordinate the supply of medication communicating with Pharmacy to ensure there is always a supply of medication as required-
• Ensure audits are completed – Report and record any discrepancies in line with the facility medicine policy
• Ensure that staff are making the best use of the aids available in assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical difficulties.
• Monitor and report on the condition of palliative care/end of life residents
• Promote the rights, dignity, privacy, respect, & choice to every resident when providing care.
• Support & encourage residents to maintain their independence in all aspects of daily living.

• GCSE Maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Minimum of NVQ Level 2 with willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• 6+ months experience in working in care
• Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training
• Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends
• All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module
• Eligibility to work in UK

• A friendly dedicated team
• £13.70 p/h
• £500 joining bonus*
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• Free Practical and online training

Immediate interviews offered.

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.

Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer