Bank Healthcare Assistant

Reference

PRI97575

Location

Elton Unit, Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AS

Priory Group Division

Adult Care

Salary

£12.30 per hour

Hours

0 hours per week

Vacancy Type

Bank

Job Advert - Division Information

Supports and assists qualified staff in the planning and implementation of resident care. Delivering care to the resident as prescribed by the individual care plans.

Key Accountabilities

1. Assists qualified staff with implementation of individual resident care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents

2. Provides practical support and responsive care to residents who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation

3. Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.

4. Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.

5. Organises and prioritises work, referring complex issues to the nurse in charge.

6. Responsibility for the accuracy of personal recordings in residents’ records and maintaining confidentiality.

Knowledge & Skills
Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 2 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English.

Experience
Previous care experience is preferable but not essential.

Communication & Interaction
The nature of the role necessitates frequent interaction with staff, residents and visitors in the home involving the regular exchange of routine information in person and over the telephone.
Well-developed observational and listening skills are essential for monitoring the mental, emotional and physical well-being of residents.

The role holder is encouraged to participate in training activities.

Job Advert Location Description

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

* Weekly pay

* Practice based competencies 

* Free parking at site.

* Subsidised meals.

Division DBS info

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date

31/12/2024