Care Assistant

Hampshire - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 24 - 24

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

5 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Registered Nurse (RGN) to join Emsworth House supporting older residents in a residential and nursing setting.

The role involves attending to the individual needs of residents monitoring their wellbeing and providing professional nursing care alongside supporting key working and care planning activities.

The postholder will work under the supervision of the Duty Officer (Senior Care Assistant Unit Manager or Assistant Manager) and may be responsible for key working 36 residents at any one time.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Maintain accurate records of residents care needs complete daily contact sheets and carry out routine risk assessments.

Report any concerns regarding residents welfare both personal and environmental to senior staff.

Act as a key worker for assigned residents building relationships to promote their physical emotional and social wellbeing.

Assist residents with personal care mobility bathing dressing and hygiene while using appropriate moving and handling equipment.

Support housekeeping and ensure rooms are clean comfortable and personal items are organised.

Plan and participate in activities as per individual care plans including outings hobbies and social engagement.

Ensure compliance with health and safety safeguarding infection control equality and corporate policies.

Liaise with relatives healthcare professionals and colleagues to ensure continuity and high standards of care.

Provide emotional support to residents and their families including during terminal illness or bereavement.

Skills/Experience:

Knowledge of health and safety safeguarding infection control and administration of medicine.

Trained or willing to train in moving and handling equipment (hoists glide sheets).

Ability to manage personal care tasks with patience empathy and respect for dignity.

Good communication skills for interaction with residents families and colleagues.

Organisational skills to maintain records and follow care plans accurately.

Physical ability to assist residents with mobility and personal care.

Additional Information:

Qualified Registered Nurse (RGN) with experience in residential or nursing care.

Location: Emsworth House Hampshire.

Pay Rates: 24.62/hr standard 36.00/hr Sunday 31.22/hr nights 47.37/hr Bank Holidays.

The role may be emotionally demanding due to challenging behaviour terminal illness or end-of-life care.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of health and safety safeguarding infection control and administration of medicine. Trained or willing to train in moving and handling equipment (hoists glide sheets). Ability to manage personal care tasks with patience empathy and respect for dignity. Good communication skills for interaction with residents families and colleagues. Organisational skills to maintain records and follow care plans accurately. Physical ability to assist residents with mobility and personal care.

Required Education:

Qualified Registered Nurse (RGN) with experience in residential or nursing care.

5 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Hampshire County Council is seeking a Registered Nurse (RGN) to join Emsworth House supporting older residents in a residential and nursing setting. The role involves attending to the individual needs of residents monitoring their wellbeing and p...