We are looking for motivated Health Care Assistants to work in the domiciliary care setting.
You will assist the service user with a variety of duties, and in doing so observe and respect the service user’s dignity,privacy and independence as far as is practical.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Provide personal and practical care services for people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities;
Assist service users with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet where necessary;
Help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use- and care of aids andpersonal equipment.
Palliative care;
Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them inactivities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation;
Make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty commodes.
Launder service users’ clothing;
Set tables and trays, serve meals, feed service users who need help, prepare light meals and wash up, and tidy and clear away;
Read and write in log-book records and take part in staff and service users’ meetings and in training activities as directed;
Collect pensions;
Conform to all policies, procedures and guidelines laid down by Goshen Care Solutions Limited's in respect of carrying out these careduties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant;
Be available to work as and when agreed with Goshen Care Solutions Limited's giving, where possible, 24 hours’ notice of anycancellation;
Carry out accurately, and in a competent manner, instructions from managers and supervisors, adhering to the care plans of individualservice users;
Actively talk and listen to service users, allowing for their personal choice in their own homes;
Ensure all home visits are for the time allowed, as scheduled and request the service user’s signature on supplied timesheets at theend of each visit, showing the accurate time of arrival and departure. Deliver timesheets weekly to Goshen Care Solutions Limited'soffice for processing;
Maintain accurate, concise, up-to-date and timely records of the service user’s care, diary sheets, medication forms, financialtransaction sheets and timesheets;
Return all relevant paperwork to the office where deemed necessary by the company;
Document each visit in the daily log, detailing tasks undertaken, any changes which have occurred and other relevant information. To write clearly, showing the accurate time of arrival and departure, with accompanying date and signature. To be considerate in respect ofwritten comments made in the daily log so as not to unduly or unintentionally offend or upset the service user as they and theirfamily/representatives are entitled to read it;
Work only within Goshen Care Solutions Limited's regulations regarding the handling of service users’ finances, ensuring accurate documentation and receipting of any transactions;
Be familiar with Goshen Care Solutions Limited's Health and Safety Policy and to promote safe working practices. To ensure fullcompliance with infection control procedures following company policy;
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
