Job Description

Health Care Assistant - Community

Department: LV Home Care

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Isle of Man - Home Care

Reporting To: Registered Manager

LV Home Care IOM are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join the team and to be responsible for providing a service for people that require all ranges of support and care in the community.

Health Care Assistants are also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Care Inspectorate and other regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:-

• Provision of high-quality care to our clients.
• Personal development and continued learning towards a fuller understanding and fulfilment of excellent standards of care.
• To work as part of a care team providing a service to meet the highest regulatory standards.
• To support our clients and carry out personal care tasks as specified within the care plan(s) in order that the tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the service user.
• To be aware of any deterioration in physical and mental health of our client and advise Deputy Manager / Registered Manager in a timely manner.
• To carry out tasks in a way that will demonstrate respect for dignity and privacy irrespective of the severity of our clients disability or personal circumstances.
• To encourage positive social interaction with Clients.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, unless there is deemed a risk to Clients or any other members of staff.
• Ensure completion of relevant paperwork as required by your role.
• To participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual appraisals.
• To liaise with other agencies involved with Clients, as required.
• To attend multidisciplinary agency meetings where requested and where appropriate.
• To respect the rights and choices of our clients.

Personal Care Responsibilities:-

• Where required, participate in personal care in order to help service users achieve the aims and objectives of their care plans.

Domestic Responsibilities:-

• Carry out domestic tasks carried out within the service user's home.
• Participate in any audit cycle relating to domestic tasks and ensure that staff have the relevant training and competency to carry out such tasks.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• No formal qualification required, but RQF Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable, or a willingness to undertake this qualification at the earliest convenience.
• Level 3 RQF Medication Unit is required for those looking to undertake tasks relating to medication administration.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organisational skills.
• Observational skills.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work in a team but use their own initiative.
• Caring and kind.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Online training
• Pension
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Package
• Staff Discounts
• Career Progression opportunities