Royal Star & Garter
Welcome bonus included!
We are pleased to be able to offer a £1,000 welcome payment to new HCA’s who join us within the next 6 months.
Terms & conditions:
£500 (first payment) made after successfully passing probation (6 months)£500 (second payment) 3 months after probation.
HCA’s who currently work for us or have left the charity in the last 6 months and want to re-join are NOT eligible to receive a welcome payment.
Main purpose of the job:
To ensure that, at all times, residents are treated with respect and dignity and that individuals’ rights to privacy, independence and choice are met with kindness and compassion.
Work as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary care team, delivering high quality personal and nursing care to all residents according to their needs and expectations.
Successfully complete and practice the Royal Star & Garter HCA Competency Framework.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
1. To work in accordance with the issued Code of Conduct
2. Fully participate in the Key Worker Scheme, supporting the role of the keyworker
3. Support all individual aspects of resident care and wellbeing in line with care plans, promoting independence, decision making and respect
4. Complete clinical activities, following training, including, but not limited to, administering medication, tissue viability and oral care
5. Maintain accurate records and documentation of residents’ holistic care needs across all platforms and in compliance with organisational policy and data protection practice
6. Actively participate in and promote the wellbeing activities and outings of the Home’s programme and enable residents to safely take part in the activities of their choice
7. Communicate effectively with all colleagues, visiting health professionals and residents, ensuring that any information exchanged is accurate, relevant and appropriate
8. Strive to continuously improve resident safety, care and well-being: sharing areas for improvement with your care team or line manager; and raising concerns in a timely manner.
9. Be flexible in working with our residents across any House in the Home: establishing rapport, acting professionally and demonstrating an understanding of their personal circumstances to ensure the provision of high-quality, person-centred care.
Upon completion of Royal Star & Garter dementia competencies
10. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, provide tailored care and clinical support to residents with dementia.
Upon completion of Royal Star & Garter enhanced clinical competencies
11. Support the provision of enhanced clinical competencies across the home including, but not limited to, venipuncture and cannulation, ECG recording and insulin administration.
General
1. Undertake such other duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of this post as determined by (post title/your manager)
2. Comply with all Royal Star & Garter policies and procedures
3. Promote the interests and reputation of Royal Star & Garter at all times and ensure that the culture and ethos of the organisation is maintained, nurtured and supported
4. Promote and maintain a safe environment by complying with the requirements set out in the Home’s Health & Safety Policy, security procedures and guidelines for moving and handling.
5. Actively promote equality of opportunity in all day-to-day activities
6. The post requires a high degree of confidentiality. You will be required to meet these exacting standards at all times, whether in or outside work
7. Take responsibility for your own continuous professional development, fully engaging with training and assessment and promoting a learning culture where mutual and professional respect is afforded to all colleagues
Essential behaviours:
1. You will be a proactive member of a dynamic, high-performing team, treating others with respect, kindness and understanding
2. You have a strong commitment to nursing the elderly and providing the highest standards of care to enable residents to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. It is about recognising that each person is an individual and adapting one’s own approach accordingly.
3. You will work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives than your own, building positive and effective relationships.
4. You recognise the strengths of people in your team, sharing your knowledge and skills to support and develop their abilities. Challenging poor attitudes and performance issues in a timely and constructive manner.
5. You model professional conduct, showing determination, drive and commitment at all times, particularly when faced with challenges and setbacks.
6. You reflect on your practice: identifying your own strengths and limitations; being receptive to feedback; and, actively seeking and making use of opportunities for development and wellbeing.
7. You manage your time effectively, ensuring that you understand the roles and responsibilities of colleagues and are comfortable discussing your wellbeing.
Essential experience:
1. Is willing to work towards an appropriate competency based qualification
2. Is physically fit and able to carry out the duties of the role
3. Good written and verbal English language and communication skills
4. Resident focussed
5. Computer literate
Every other weekend availability required. We will not be considering any applicants outside of the UK. Applicant must be living within travelling distance to the Home (within 10 mile radius)
Royal Star & Garter
Welcome bonus included!
We are pleased to be able to offer a £1,000 welcome payment to new HCA’s who join us within the next 6 months.
Terms & conditions:
£500 (first payment) made after successfully passing probation (6 months)£500 (second payment) 3 months after probation.
HCA’s who currently work for us or have left the charity in the last 6 months and want to re-join are NOT eligible to receive a welcome payment.
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team. In this role you will:
Ensure that, at all times, residents are treated with respect and dignity and that individuals’ rights to privacy, independence and choice are met with kindness and compassion.
Work as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary care team, delivering high quality personal and nursing care to all residents according to their needs and expectations.
Successfully complete and practice the Royal Star & Garter HCA Competency Framework.
Responsibilities:
1. To work in accordance with the issued Code of Conduct
2. Fully participate in the Key Worker Scheme, supporting the role of the keyworker
3. Support all individual aspects of resident care and wellbeing in line with care plans, promoting independence, decision making and respect
4. Complete clinical activities, following training, including, but not limited to, administering medication, tissue viability and oral care
5. Maintain accurate records and documentation of residents’ holistic care needs across all
platforms and in compliance with organisational policy and data protection practice
6. Actively participate in and promote the wellbeing activities and outings of the Home’s
programme and enable residents to safely take part in the activities of their choice
7. Communicate effectively with all colleagues, visiting health professionals and residents, ensuring that any information exchanged is accurate, relevant and appropriate
8. Strive to continuously improve resident safety, care and well-being: sharing areas for improvement with your care team or line manager; and raising concerns in a timely manner.
9. Be flexible in working with our residents across any House in the Home: establishing rapport, acting professionally and demonstrating an understanding of their personal circumstances to ensure the provision of high-quality, person-centred care.
Pay: £23,458.50 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Life insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
Care home: 2 years (preferred)
Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)