MD Healthcare Ltd

Employer Location: BT23 7HH
Phone Number: 02891828999
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: https://optimumcaregroup.co.uk

Job description

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Limetree Residential team on a full time, 36 hours per week contract. The shifts are as follows (3 x 12 hours) 8am to 8pm between Monday to Sunday. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Job Purpose To work in the provision of client care, focusing on Person Centred Care. To provide care for the service users under the guidance and supervision of Limetree Manager and Senior Care Assistants; and to undertake other activities to assist in the running of the Home as required.

Responsibilities

• To assist the service users in personal care including washing, bathing, dressing and toilet needs.
• Responding promptly to call bells and report any accidents or unexplained injuries immediately to the senior in charge.
• To ensure that residents are always socially presentable in appearance. To ensure that residents have any aids e.g. Dentures, Hearing Aids, Spectacles etc fitted. cleaned and in working order.
• To assist in the serving and clearing of meals, snacks and drinks. To assist residents to eat and drink, monitoring intake and reporting any concerns to the senior care assistant.
• Complete all food and fluid charts and any other daily monitoring records as requested. To undertake any training necessary for the completion of your duties. To be aware of Mandatory training and dates to attend training.
• To attend staff and other meetings as requested.
• To abide by all company Policies and Procedures that available to view on Optimum Inspire. To participate in social activities with service users and to use all interactions with residents as an opportunity for stimulation/ occupation.
• To report any concerns re possible abuse of service users immediately to the person in charge. To respect the confidentiality of the service users and the home life at all times, including when you are using social networking systems.
• To undertake any other duties as and when required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• No experience necessary.

Desirable Skills

• Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
• Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment.