Health Care Assistant

367 Thornaby Road is our wonderful residential bungalow located in a residential community in Thornaby and registered with the local authority, Stockton Borough Council.The home is for four residents all with severe learning disabilities and complex physical health needs . The staff within the home are employed by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will support the Registered Home Manager and the Band 4 Associate Practitioners (fixed term - 12 months) with the day to day running of the home in ensuring that all Trust and CQC requirements are met. The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role). The successful applicant(s) will work alongside Health Care Assistants and will ensure that person centred care is provided at all times,

• To support the Registered Home Manager in the day to day running of the home
• To complete clinical requirements and tasks requested by the Home Manager
• To identify deterioration in physical or mental wellbeing and escalate to relevant services
• To liaise with Allied Health Professionals and wider members of the MDT within the RDR Service Group
• Be responsible for recognising the signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, identifying issues regarding the safeguarding of patients who may be at risk and reporting all such concerns in accordance with Trust Safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain safety, privacy and dignity of all residents in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Assist residents in the provision of personal care and encourage independence
• To complete clinical documentation throughout the shift
  
  367 Thornaby Road is a five bedroom bungalow located in a residential community in Thornaby and registered with the local authority, Stockton Borough Council. The home is for four residents all with severe Learning Disabilities and complex physical health needs.
At times and as required there will be an expectation that any successful applicants(s) will support other services within the RDR service group, consisting of Respite and Day Services. The staff within the home are employed by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.