Care Assistant - Night Shift - Shotton

JOB TITLE: CARE ASSISTANT - Night Duty

ACCOUNTABLE TO: HOME MANAGER

RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse/Senior in Charge of Duty

JOB TYPE: Full time - Permanent

Description

Job Summary: The post holder works to provide a supporting service to the Nurse in Charge.

Duties are described within the following helping roles of support assistant.

Maintaining a safe and homely environment for patients by housekeeping duties in the care areas and prevention of cross-infection.

Receiving and giving of information.

Working with and lending support to the qualified nurse carrying out planned care for individual patients.

CARE RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal and Social Care.

• Participating in the preparation for the informal reception of the patient/resident at the time of admission.
• Attending to the needs of carers/relatives of patients/residents and courteous reception of visitors in the Home.
• Protecting patients/residents who are frail, unsteady when walking, disabled by poor vision or confusion from all types of accidents wherever possible.
• Assisting patients/residents in the care of their personnel clothing and other possessions/valuables in accordance with the Home policies/procedures.
• Knowing personal role at first aid level in resuscitation procedure.
• Receiving and acting upon the instruction of the Nurse in Charge that may be spoken and/or written in the patients/residents care plan, or occur during work activities.
• Reporting to the Carer responsible for making the patient/residents care plan or the Nurse-in-charge at the time.
• - Information received from the patient/resident, family, friends etc., that seem important.
• - Any change noted in the patients usual condition.
• - Information important to the patients comfort or emotional well being The patients/residents response to care given.
• - Falls or other accidents
• Maintaining confidentiality of information gained about patients/residents, discussing private information only with those responsible for their care.
• Be consistent and warm in manner encouraging patients/residents to talk socially when they feel ready to do so, valuing the potential of the conversation.
• Become involved in social and occupational activities with patients/residents as appropriate.
• Support patients during escort duties, explaining routines and maintaining a positive approach.
• Assist the patients who need help with personal hygiene, dressing and undressing activities.
• - Care of the skin, nails, hair
• - Care of the mouth, teeth or dentures
• - Protection of the skin
• - Provide general comfort
• - Storage of clothing and preparation for laundering
• Help patients/residents who are confined to bed by appropriate means, comfort and safety.
• Assist individuals who have continence problems understanding use of incontinence management and resources.
• Disposal of waste products and cleaning wipes appropriately and safely.
• Assisting in completing last office procedure with a qualified nurse.
• Participate in personal care of patients/residents with due regard for acceptability to the patient/resident, preventing embarrassment, maintaining dignity, complying with established policies.

HOUSEKEEPING

• Observing and prompting comfortable heating and tolerable noise levels within the Home.
• Service meals to patients/residents. * assisting with help or feeding * assisting with choice when required * record fluids taken when appropriate or directed * comply with special diets, report appetite and intake * prepare food and drinks as required
• Maintain recommendations/procedures for food hygiene and food handling.
• Having detailed understanding of fire hazards, sitting of appliances routine to be followed in the event of fire and evacuation process.
• Assisting with tidiness in clinical areas, removal of used items of equipment, correct disposal of waste, soiled linen.
• Assist Nurse in Charge or nominated Deputy in technical activities as required.
• Preparing the personal space areas for patients/relatives before admission /after discharge, cleaning the beds etc.; and other items of equipment.
• Replenishing patients/residents areas with towels, soap etc.; and identifying the need to replenish clinical stocks where holding levels are required.

CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATION

• Listing patients/residents property on arrival or departure.
• Noting, reporting and documenting damaged furnishings, conditioning of equipment, baths, showers or other appliances.
• Assisting as necessary with written documentation associated with any aspect of patients/residents care-as supervised by Nurse in Charge.
• Dealing promptly with telephone enquires and messages, communicating effectively with other members of the team.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure medications are administered as per policy. All relevant documentation must be complete.
• Participate/attend meetings, educational sessions, receive regular supervision from Officer in Charge.
• Promote effective communication both within and outside the Home environment.
• Participate in flexible duty patterns that promote effective 24 hour care of residents.

*This job description may be altered subject to the needs of the service we are required to provide and is not exhaustive.*

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