Health Care Assistant

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Cornerstone Care 212 Ltd is a fifteen bed learning disabilities residential unit.

Responsibilities

• To provide care for residents as required while supporting and promoting independence.

• Document clearly and accurately in the resident’s care plans and associated records required as part of this role.

• Provide emotional and practical support to service users.

Help service users meet their personal care needs sensitively and appropriately to a high standard, including personal hygiene.

• Fulfil laundry, general domestic duties and preparing meals and drinks as appropriate at all times.

• Support and participate in resident’s social and recreational activities in line with individual care plans, (including day trips) and holidays. This includes the onsite day care programme.

• Facilitate and support residents in decision making. Promote choice and involvement.

• Consistently apply all strategies developed in response to challenging behaviours.

• Ensure all resident’s medical needs are met in partnership with them and records completed accurately.

• Following training and assessment administer medication in accordance with CC212 policies and procedures,

• Demonstrate a safe understanding of what to do in the case of a medical emergency.

• Ensure that Clients’ personal property and clothing is maintained to a high standard and report any requirements to the Registered Manager.

• Be aware of and understand all aspects of potential abuse ensuring that the resident’s safety and wellbeing is always upheld.

• Always maintain a professional and appropriate care worker / resident relationship.

• Encourage and enable Residents to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene.

• Fully understand the Regulation of Quality and Improvement Authority role, DHSSPS standards and ensure that you always implement them.

Experience and Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills verbal and written
• Preferably hold a level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Preferably have a minimum of 1 years’ experience within the health care sector
• Preferably hold a full driving licence.
• If there is a high level of interest the selection criteria may be enhance
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
• Pay: £13.40 per hour

Benefits

* On-site parking

Work Location: In person