Healthcare Assistant

The overall responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant include supporting the provision of care to clients in their own homes; being alert of their safety; and respecting their dignity. Maintaining skills and knowledge and ensuring that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available; ensuring the ongoing safety of clients through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes; Ensuring that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used acting as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.

PERSONAL CARE

Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care, or trips out.

Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.

Hair care (washing / brushing).

Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.

Continence management.

Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision). Getting in and out of bed.

Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required.

Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.

Day / evening / night sitting services, as advised.

HEALTHCARE

Utilising support, advice, and guidance from the Team Leaders and/or the qualified nurses within the organisation.

Assisting the service users who live with long term conditions to meet their healthcare needs.

DIETARY CARE

Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service users likes / dislikes.

Assisting with feeding, as required.

DOMESTIC / HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

• General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.
• Bed-making.
• Clearing refuse and rubbish.
• Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required.
• Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.
• Light gardening tasks (subject to previous agreement at the Care Plan stage).