Health Care Assistant

Seven Social Care is working with Nottingham Community Housing Association to recruit regular care assistant staff for their base at Sherwood House.

£10.42ph PAYE.

Regular Shifts

Must have Face to Face Moving and Handling Certificate

Job Purpose:

To support individuals to make choices and live as independently as possible and to demonstrate the values of the Care and Support Department.

Duties:

Follow care and/or support plans for each service user/tenant with respect and dignity. This may include but not limited to:

Living as independently as possible

Maintaining good health, hygiene and personal care e.g. dressing, washing, shaving, going to the toilet

Accessing work, education or training

Enjoying leisure time, activities and cultural beliefs in the community

Keeping in touch with family and friends and making new friends

Carry out or assist with domestic cleaning, cooking and shopping tasks as instructed.

Assist with the provision of medication as directed.  

Provide up to date information to maintain service user records as required.

Respond to health and safety issues, comply with current infection control policies and procedures and complete relevant H&S training and implement emergency procedures if necessary.

Assist in the delivery of support to clients who may present behavioural challenges.

Use IT systems to record information and correspond with team and stakeholders.

Provide coaching to other team members which includes observing practice and giving feedback.

Adhere to mandatory vaccination requirements for the role; providing evidence of exemptions where applicable.

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