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Physical Healthcare Assistant

Employer
CareTech UK
Location
NR35, Bungay, Suffolk
Salary
£10/hour Excellent pay and benefits
Closing date
12 Nov 2020

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Job Sector
Care & Social Work
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Overall Description

To work as a member of our Multidisciplinary Care Team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of holistic resident care. The physical healthcare assistant will be expected to work to a high level under the supervision of the associate specialist and strictly in accordance with specific guidelines, protocols and policies. The Physical health care assistant will assist the clinical team in the provision of prescribed programmes of patient care. The physical healthcare assistant is employed by The Oakleaf Group and as such is expected to carry out their role at all sites, as and when required.

Duties and responsibilities

* Wound care

* Removal of sutures

* Assist with pressure care and tissue viability – “Waterlow Scores”

* Venepuncture

* Performing ECG’s

* Administer medications

* Administer adult vaccinations

* B/P monitoring with the nurses

* Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after resident care interventions

* Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines

* Maintain stock of patient advice leaflets and health display leaflets

* To support with the nutritional needs of the residents, including taking regular weights.

* Coordinate booking of GP/ hospital appointments

* Set up a monthly health screening to ensure appropriate blood tests and checks are carried out on residents.

* Assist and devise Health check audits

* Assist qualified Nursing staff with Care plans, risk assessment and audits

* Assist with all resident new admissions to ensure all health checks and initial screening in place including GP, Chiropody, dentistry etc.

* Undertake other duties appropriate to the level and responsibility of the job

Other Responsibilities

General Areas/Personnel

* Responsible for maintaining a safe environment in accordance with all Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH and other Government Legislation.

* Assist qualified staff in care delivery as directed.

* Monitoring and ensuring appropriate use of all stocks and supplies.

* Ensure you are fully aware and operate within all policies and procedures, regularly updating knowledge of any changes.

* Responsible for the security of all keys, alarms and communication equipment and that these are carried at the directed times.

* Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the units equal opportunities and diversity policy.

* Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within this area of work.

* To act at all times in a professional manner, as an ambassador of excellence for The Oakleaf Group.

* Work with the Multidisciplinary team in maintaining the CQC Inspections and the National Service frameworks minimum standards.

* To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all residents, visitors and staff.

* To maintain flexibility in working in order to meet their needs.

* To participate in audits where appropriate

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties but reflects accurately the position of Physical Healthcare assistant.

The Oakleaf Group reserves the right to evolve this job description in consultation with the post holder.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader".

Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

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