Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Description
To carry out physical and personal tasks and duties for vulnerable adults in their own home, residential or supported living, under instruction and guidance of the CCRT Management Team.
Responsibilities
- To provide a Service of Care and Support to clients to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. The Care Service will involve a programme of personal care and household management tasks which is personalised for each client in the form of a Care Plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting to maintain client’s dignity, privacy, and independence as far as practical:
Job Description
1.1 Health & Personal Care
1.1.1 Dressing and undressing / preparing the client for their daily tasks or trips out.
1.1.2 Washing/bathing/showering/dry shaving/grooming/cleaning teeth
1.1.3 Hair care (washing/brushing/grooming)
1.1.4 Nail care (fingernails only) as agreed to Care Plan.
1.1.5 Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
1.1.6 Continence care management.
1.1.7 Care of pressure sores & maintaining skin integrity (under appropriate nursing supervision)
1.1.8 Assisting with moving & handling of persons.
1.1.9 Assisting with the use of aids to support clients with their daily living routines (including
Rehabilitation Aids) as required (follow Care Plan/Risk Assessments).
1.1.10 Helping & supporting clients with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by healthcare
professionals.
1.1.11 Attending day/evening/night/living in care following Care Plan within the terms of the contract.
1.2 Dietary/Nutritional Care
1.2.1 Preparation of snacks and meals according to the client’s likes/dislikes
1.2.2 Supporting and encouraging healthy eating & drinking
1.2.3 Assist clients to manage and/or support with feeding and drinking, as required.
1.2.4 Monitor, support, and encourage clients to maintain an appropriate dietary and nutritional intake to
ensure effective weight management.
1.3 Domestic/Household Services (as may be specified in care plan)
1.3.1 General cleaning duties, to include sanitisation/dusting/vacuuming/polishing.
1.3.2 Changing/making bed
1.3.3 Clearing refuse and rubbish and adhere to Council environmental/recycling arrangements.
1.3.4 Laundering/sorting/washing/ironing/folding, as required.
1.3.5 Fuel management e.g. electricity, gas, water, and heating management etc.
1.3.6 To assist with shopping/shopping lists and budgeting
1.3.7 Assist and/or support with light gardening tasks (subject to the Care Plan and Risk Assessment)
1.4 Personal Services (as may be agreed)
1.4.1 Assisting and supporting clients to manage their personal finances, paying bills, collect pensions
(as directed in care plan)
1.4.2Assisting in personal planning (birthdays/anniversaries etc)
1.4.3To assist and support clients in maintaining their franchise/democratic rights (voting during
elections etc)
1.4.4To assist and/or support and encourage clients to attend social activities/community
engagements.
Specification
2. To follow all Policies and Procedures of CCRT in respect of carrying out all Care Duties in accordance
with each clients care plan.
3. To carry out other administrative aspects of care duties, as relevant.
4.To conform to CCRT training and development policy, procedures and ensure ALL mandatory training,
external training, refresher training and other in-house training programmes are undertaken and that
you are committed to working towards your Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
5.To participate in CCRT’s Induction Programme, Supervision, Appraisals, Team, and Quality
Management Review Meetings as directed by the Manager.
6.To maintain accurate, concise, and timely records of client care (such as daily log sheets, time sheets,
budgetary and mileage sheets).
7.To report back to the Manager on any aspects of client care which he/she feels warrants investigation
or urgent action.
8.To participate in reviews of clients’ Care Plans when required to attend.
9.To be aware of the tasks and activities which must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties, as set
out in the organisations Policy and Procedures.
10.To adhere to CCRT’s Confidential Agreement, Duty of Candour and the Equality and Diversity Act and
work in accordance with the CCRT’s policies and procedures, in line with the Social Services and Well-
Being (Wales) Act 2014 and Professional Codes of Practice.
Skills
∙Ability to follow care routines and instructions as directed.
∙To provide good written skills which are clear, accurate and timely.
∙To ensure you remain professional, courteous, calm, and able to maintain professional
boundaries.
∙To ensure you provide person-centred care and support.
∙To be encouraging and proactive in client care and participation.
∙Possess strong communication skills and be able to actively engage with service users, friends,
and their families.
∙To maintaining integrity, trust, and confidentiality.
∙To have a clear understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace.
∙To have a clear understanding of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
∙To have a working knowledge and understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act and Food
Safety Regulations.
∙To be clean, tidy, wear your uniform, ID Badge and able to always demonstrate a good standard of
personal hygiene.
∙Including other jobs that could be assigned to you etc.
Qualifications
Minimum QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care
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Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Cardiff