Health Care Assistant at Linden House Epsom (2018-01 – Present)
Assisting in meeting the daily needs of patients and in the provision of physical and emotional care and working as part of a team to achieve the required standards. Responsible for the provision of personal and basic health care to clients, assisting them to gain confidence in the performance of their day to day self-care chores.
- Keeping up to date records on patients, including daily observations about activities
- Instructing patients on health matters and personal habits to do with hygiene and diet
- Helping to organize and also participate in recreational activities
- Serving meals, drinks and refreshments
- Attending staff meetings with senior managers
- Assisting residents with feeding, bathing, and dressing
- Participating in appropriate training activities and courses
- Involved in updating and developing care plans
- Talking to residents and listening sympathetically to their problems
- Making the best use of aids provided to help clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties
- Helping to create a stimulating and homely environment
- Making and changing beds and ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy
- Use appropriate infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe working area
- Segregating and disposing of waste materials
- Providing support to relatives and friends
- Maintaining records of clients and their needs
- Helping residents with their toileting needs, including continence promotion
- Advising senior managers of any issues concerning the welfare of clients
Health Care Assistant at Leighton House Epsom (2013-07 – 2017-12)
Assisting in meeting the daily needs of patients and in the provision of physical and emotional care and working as part of a team to achieve the required standards. Responsible for the provision of personal and basic health care to clients, assisting them to gain confidence in the performance of their day to day self-care chores.
- Keeping up to date records on patients, including daily observations about activities
- Instructing patients on health matters and personal habits to do with hygiene and diet
- Helping to organize and also participate in recreational activities
- Serving meals, drinks and refreshments
- Attending staff meetings with senior managers
- Assisting residents with feeding, bathing, and dressing
- Participating in appropriate training activities and courses
- Involved in updating and developing care plans
- Talking to residents and listening sympathetically to their problems
- Making the best use of aids provided to help clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties
- Helping to create a stimulating and homely environment
- Making and changing beds and ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy
- Use appropriate infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe working area
- Segregating and disposing of waste materials
- Providing support to relatives and friends
- Maintaining records of clients and their needs
- Helping residents with their toileting needs, including continence promotion
- Advising senior managers of any issues concerning the welfare of clients
