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Job description

We are looking to recruit a Part-Time Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our Limetree House team. The successful applicant will be employed 1 day per week. The shifts are 12 hours long between 8am and 8pm Monday-Sunday. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Essential Criteria 1 years’ experience necessary Nursing Home or similar environment Desirable Criteria: To hold a NVQ level 2 and 3 certificate or relative experience in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Identify training needs of Healthcare Assistants and report same to Sister/Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.
• Deliver induction and ongoing training to Healthcare Assistants. Monitor care provision within the home and provide feedback to staff.
• Assist with probationary assessments and ongoing performance reviews. Train to be multi-skilled in all areas of the home, i.e. Personal Care, Kitchen and Laundry.
• Assist with all daily living activities, e.g. washing, dressing, continence promotion and meals. Ensure safe and acceptable standards of care are maintained within a safe environment.
• Promote the core values of care at all times. Complete all paperwork accurately.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with your line manager. Adhere to all polices and procedures as laid down by the company.
• Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice.
• Adhere to all legislative guidelines including those pertaining to Employment Law. Adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure the confidentiality of residents, colleagues and the company at all times. Work effectively as part of the team. Provide a high quality service at all times.
• Lead by example, ensuring all work is undertaken with the highest degree of professionalism. Work on a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, as directed by management.
• Undertaking Healthcare Assistant tasks. Participate in staff meetings and attend all training sessions.
• Promote public relations between the home and surrounding communities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 1 years’ experience necessary Nursing Home or similar environment

Desirable Skills

• To hold a NVQ level 2 and 3 certificate or relative experience in Health and Social Care

Further Information

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Company operates a No Smoking policy.