Health Care Assistant at Fernbank Nursing Home

Job Description

We are seeking Care Assistants to join our friendly team, at Fernbank Nursing Home in Finchley,

• Day and night shifts available
• £10 per hour
• Ongoing support with training and development
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Uniform provided

Key Responsibilities:

• To support each of the residents to remain as active and independent as possible within the constraints of their condition.
• Encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, which will include washing, dressing and continence.
• Work flexibly, providing help with physical care as and when necessary to maximise opportunities for the residents to enjoy previous recreational interests, social and religious preferences.
• Respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy, and dignity and be sensitive to each persons needs.
• Work together with the team on goals that are directly relevant to daily life of each resident and his or her family members by implementing individualised ‘active living’ programmes.
• Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills.
• Offer many opportunities each day for residents to engage in situations with personal meaning, a sense of community, choices and fun.
• Take responsibility by following tailored plans of assistance for mobility, communication, social interaction, nutrition and physical care.
• Assist residents with their mobility having received training in the use appropriate equipment and will be responsible for the safe and proper use of such equipment.
• Work independently and show initiative at maintaining a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.
• Complete and maintain necessary daily records painting a full picture of social engagement, activities and physical care.
• Assist with serving meals and drinks and feed residents unable to feed themselves.
• Respect rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Liaise with other professionals and relatives to achieve the best outcome for each resident.
• Attend training as required to enhance and update their skills and maintain a record of this training
• Maintain a safe environment for other staff, residents and visitors through an awareness of statutory requirements for fire, health and safety and manual handling policies.
• Undertake any other activities which may be deemed necessary by the senior staff in the home

Job Type / Category

Nursing Home

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Previous experience and/ or NVQ 2 an advantage

Part-time hours: 12 to 36 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.75 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Full PPE and infection control measures always in place

Application question(s):

• Do you require a permit to work in the UK?

Experience:

• elderly care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person