Senior Health Care Assistant

Job overview

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic person to become part of our friendly and supportive teams in Witham Court for Functional and Dementia Units within the Older Adults and  Frailty Division .

We are seeking Healthcare support workers , those who really want to ‘make a difference’, with the Trust values at the core of patient care.

Are you seeking an opportunity to join a forward thinking Trust, with great career opportunities, and excellent training,  where you can be challenged but rewarded and provide the standard of care to really make a difference every day – If the answer is yes, we want you to join our team.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

Main duties of the job

Implementation of care plans and care packages to service users experiencing severe mental illness and / or mental health problems.

Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of high quality care through involvement in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Supporting the service user, their carers and the wider professional team.

Actively promoting a caring attitude at all times, treating patients / service users with dignity and respect.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust and to promote competent working practice within an integrated multi-disciplinary team.

To liaise with the nurses, and carry out assigned duties as a member of the multi- disciplinary mental health team.

To be prepared to work on one’s own initiative as necessary and report to the Nurses.

Promote equality for all patients and understand their health needs.

Demonstrate an awareness of service user and carer perspectives on the provision of treatment and continuing care.

Participate regularly in clinical supervision sessions.

Liaise with representatives from associated voluntary and statutory organisations and facilitate good communication processes.

Attend in-service training and other study / refresher days to meet individual, statutory and service needs.

Participate in performance reviews.

To work with service users to promote independence, maximising daily living skills.

Assist in maintaining general and specific patient observations under the supervision of registered nursing staff.

Facilitate and participate in recreational and physical activities in the provision of health and social care to service users.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patients’ property and valuables, respecting cultural values.

Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of patients.

Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times, treating all patients with dignity and respect.

Always act in a manner that ensures no patient is the subject of any form of abuse.

To report any incident which does not comply with Trust policy regarding incident reporting.

Participate in the escorting of patients as per the Unit procedures.

Accompany patients and participate, as needed, in recreational activities.

Maintain good order and cleanliness on the Unit