Health Care Assistant, Skelmersdale

Sky recruitment is currently recruiting for a health care assistant to work within a nursing home based in Skelmersdale. The home is providing care for a maximum of 60 service users and was rated ?GOOD? at the last CQC inspection. Pay is £8.95 per hour plus 0.40p extra per hour on weekend shifts. As well as pensions and holiday pay the company also offer excellent benefits such as training and opportunity to progress within the company. Job Summary To be an active member of the multi-professional team, supporting the service users through the promotion of independence and planned programmes of care. Treating all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural. Communication and Working Relationships * To build professional rapport with patients and their families, communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. * To communicate effectively with all professionals concerned with the patient?s care. * Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. * To report effectively to the team on patient?s progress and performance in relation to the patient goals. * To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional Standards. Key Responsibilities * Service delivery - To ensure that clinical areas used for treatment are well maintained and comply with health and safety regulations, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials. * Professional development - To undertake relevant activities to meet the training objectives identified with your supervisor. * Undertake mandatory training. * To keep a record or your training and clinical development activities. * Personal management - To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. If you are interested din this position and you think that you are suitable please apply