Categories: Social Worker Jobs

Care Home Healthcare Assistant Job

Care Home Healthcare Assistant Job

Main purpose of job

  • To provide and maintain a high standard of person-centred care, enhancing and maximising the Patrons’ quality of life in a supportive and friendly environment.
  • To work closely and cooperatively with colleagues as a Team Member.

Main responsibilities

  • To maintain a high standard of care and comfort for Patrons, in line with their individual care plans.

Main duties

  • At the start of each shift, read the Communication Book for an update on what is happening in the home and share appropriate information with other members of staff.
  • Assist Patrons as necessary with all tasks of daily living including, mobility, dressing, bathing, toileting, nutrition and hydration.
  • Answer the nurse call, door and telephone promptly, courteously and efficiently.
  • Keep Patrons’ care plans updated, acting as keyworker for name Patrons. Electronically document care given, using QR codes, to keep an accurate record of Patrons’ wellbeing.
  • Report breakages/damage to Patrons’ personal items, company property and equipment as well as maintenance issues to management.
  • Assist Patrons with impaired mobility and other physical disabilities, including incontinence.
  • Help promote Patrons’ social activity within the Home and assist them to participate in chosen activities in the local community.

NB: This job description may be amended to reflect changing needs of the Service. This will be done in consultation with and agreed by the individuals concerned.

Apply for the job

Please upload CV in pdf / doc format

    Jawa group only accepts applications from UK citizens who have legal rights to work in the UK.
    We are unable to support any applicant who requires a work permit.

    jawa-admin

    Share
    Published by
    jawa-admin

    Recent Posts

    Preventing Compassion Fatigue Among Your Care Home Staff

    Both 2020 and 2021 have been very challenging years for the care sector. Staff have…

    2 years ago

    Sports activity volunteers needed at care home

    Download Brochure At the Jawa Group we are running Memory Bridge, pioneered by Dr. Michael…

    2 years ago

    Volunteers needed at jawa group

    Download Brochure At the Jawa Group we are running Memory Bridge, pioneered by Dr. Michael…

    2 years ago

    Volunteer yoga instructor needed

    Download Brochure If you have experience in teaching yoga or Pilates how will it appeal…

    2 years ago

    10 Christmas Gifts For Elderly in Residential Care

    As Christmas creeps ever nearer, it’s time to plan what you are going to buy…

    2 years ago

    Calming and Peaceful Music Performance at Jawa Group Care Homes

    Our Patrons were entertained by this soothing flute and lute recital by Danny Murphy and…

    2 years ago