Health Care Assistant

Updated: June 12, 2024 01:45 AM GMT

Alpha Care (Caterham) Ltd

Caterham

Requirements: Minimum age for employment, NVQ qualifications desirable or Equivalent.

Report to: Nurse in Charge or Staff Nurse on duty

Responsible to: Manager/Deputy Matron/Qualified Nurse in charge

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Promote the good name of the Nursing Home at all time.
• Behave in a manner appropriate to the clinical setting and respect the authority of the Nurse in Charge.
• Respect each patient’s individuality and assist them in maintaining their identity, dignity, independence and safety.
• Any information regarding patients, their social circumstances, condition or treatment is confidential and is not to be discussed.
• Be aware of the home’s policies and procedures relating to:1. Care of the patients’ property and valuables2. Incidents and accidents to patients, staff and visitors3. The disciplinary procedure4. The policy for Health and Safety at work5. Management of difficult or aggressive patients6. The current uniform policy7. The current sickness... More Detail