Jan 16, 2024

Position:

Care Assistant

Responsible to:

Matron / Nurse In Charge

Primary

Responsibilities

Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering, and using the toilet. Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary. Helping tidy the patients room. Taking the patients vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature etc. Talking to patients and reassuring them. Assisting nurses and other staff when needed. Take necessary steps for prevention of pressure sores to vulnerable patients. Maintain effective communication with other members of the health care team and patients relatives to facilitate cooperation and good patient care.

Additional Info

MOBILE PHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE USED OR CARRIED ON YOUR PERSON WHILST WORKING AT HATCHMOOR. HATCHMOOR HAS A STRICT NO SMOKING POLICY. SMOKING/VAPING IS ONLY PERMITTED DURING YOUR LUNCH BREAKS IN THE DESIGNATED AREA AND AT NO OTHER TIMES. HATCHMOOR PRIDES ITSELF ON THE HIGH STANDARD OF CARE WE OFFER ALONG WITH OUR HIGH STAFFING LEVELS. OUR CARE TEAM MUST CONSIST OF RELIABLE STAFF. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE.

Address

Hatchmoor Nursing Home, Hatchmoor Common Lane, Great Torrington, North Devon, EX38 7AT