Silver Springs Care Home are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join the team, and be responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users in-line with the highest regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

;- To work as part of a care team providing high-quality care to Service Users. Promoting and Safeguarding the welfare of Service Users. To support the Service Users and ensure personal care tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the Service User, in-line with their Care Plan(s).

Reviewing progress of care with the Service User, and reporting any signs of deterioration in physical and mental health appropriately. Follow policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards of Infection Prevention and Control. Measuring effectiveness of Service User's Care Plan(s) with interdisciplinary team; providing care improvement recommendations when required.

To carry out tasks in a way that will demonstrate respect for dignity and privacy, irrespective of the severity of disability or personal circumstances. To liaise with other agencies involved with Service Users when required. To respect the rights and choices of individuals.

Participate in audits, as requested and required.

;- Health Care Assistants will undertake any tasks that have been identified in the Care Plan(s), which may include but are not limited to: Assisting Service Users to mobilise in accordance with best Moving and Handling practices and Care Plan(s). Assisting Service Users to maintain a good dietary intake of food and drinks, in accordance with training and Care Plan(s). Undertake roles in relation to medication administration (this is role specific and must be carried out at the discretion of management and in-line with training, local standards and company policy).

;- Undertake domestic tasks relevant to the role. To ensure a clean and safe environment for Service Users and colleagues. No formal qualification required, but RQF level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable, or the willingness to undertake this qualification at the earliest possible convenience.

For Health Care Assistants without RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, the Care Certificate will need to be completed. Level 3 RQF medication unit is required for Health Care Assistants looking to undertake tasks involving medication administration. Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Organisational skills. Observational skills.

Able to follow instructions and procedures. Able to work in a team but use their own initiative. Caring and kind.

Flexible and reliable. Integrity.

Requirements

; fostering treatment practices and standards of care that comply to the values of the Home whilst observing governing regulations. Attend and participate in supervision meetings and appraisals where required. Comply with all respective company policies and procedures.

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