Health Care Assistant

Accountable to Director of Nursing & CNM.

Report to Staff Nurse in Charge during each shift and to Director and CNM if necessary.

Role Summary to assist and work as part of a team in delivering a high standard of care to residents in Shannon Lodge by knowledge of their needs.

Expectations/Boundaries

Duties

·To receive report from the staff nurse at the beginning of each shift.

·Bells are answered as promptly as possible.

·Attend the training provided.

·Follow the policies and procedures.

Personal Care

·Assist/supervise as necessary residents who need help with hygiene, bathing, showering, shaving and toileting needs on a daily basis.

·Dignity and respect are vital.

Mobility

·Residents who need assistance of two staff when walking must be walked by 2 staff and this needs to take place twice a day at least.

Any

·Resident that requires a hoist staff need to be competent in moving and handling encompassing correct use of hoist.

Eating and Drinking

·Two staff members need to be present at meal times staff nurse to assign this at each shift.

·Care Assistants need to be aware of residents dietary needs and requirements and report to staff nurse daily particular if dietary intake is not good, as this is necessary to record.

Record as necessary

·Fluid Balance Charts.

·Bath and Bowel records.

·Restraint and Supervision Charts.

Confidentiality

·Maintain Residents Privacy and ensure a safe and secure environment.

Fire Policies

·Be Familiar and comply with Hospital Policies, Procedures and Guidelines ie. Fire Policy, Infection Control Policy and smoking policy.

·Attend courses provided by Shannon Lodge.

·Report to Nurse in Charge any changes in – patients conditions.

·General duties that are necessary to carried out daily

·All incidents and accidents to be reported immediately to nurse in charge and Director.

Boundaries

·Punctuality is to be maintained at all times.

·Confidentiality as per policy to be maintained in relation to information regarding residents, staff and the organisation.

• Premium Sunday/Bank Holiday Rates
• Paid Lunch Breaks
• Free meals, tea and coffee
• Pension Scheme facilitated

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