- Location
- Jersey - Home Care
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Senior Health Care Assistant
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Department: CI Home Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jersey - Home Care
Reporting To: Registered Manager
Description
CI Homecare are looking for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join the team and be responsible for providing high-quality care to Service Users, in-line with the highest regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities;-
- To work as a team to provide high-quality care to Service Users in
line with regulatory standards. - Promoting and Safeguarding the welfare of Service Users.
- To support the Service Users, ensuring personal care tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the Service User, in-line with the Care Plan(s).
- Reviewing progress of care with the Service User, reporting any signs of deterioration in physical and mental health appropriately.
- Follow policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control.
- Measuring effectiveness of Service Users' Care Plan(s) with interdisciplinary team; providing care improvement recommendations when required.
- To carry out tasks in a way that will demonstrate respect for dignity and privacy of Service Users.
- To liaise with other agencies involved with Service Users, when required.
- To respect the rights and choices of Service Users.
- Participate in audits, as requested and required.
- Act in accordance with all legal requirements; fostering treatment practices and standards of care that comply to the values of the home, whilst observing governing regulations.
- To encourage positive social interaction with Service Users.
- Attend and participate in supervision meetings and appraisals, where required.
- Comply with all respective company policies and procedures.
- Oversee the care that our Health Care Assistants are giving to Service Users, and addressing any performance issues with the Registered Nurses/and or the Deputy/Registered Manager.
Personal Care Responsibilities;-
Senior Health Care Assistants will undertake any tasks that have been identified in the Care Plan(s), which may include but are not limited to:
- Assisting Service Users to mobilise in accordance with best moving and handling practices and Care Plans.
- Assisting Service Users to maintain a good dietary intake of food and drinks, in accordance with training and Care Plans.
- Undertake roles in relation to medication administration (this is role specific and must be carried out at the discretion of management and in-line with training, local standards and company policy).
- Encourage Service Users to be as independent as possible with their personal care requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications;-
- RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- RQF Level 3 Medication Unit is required for Senior Health Care Assistants looking to undertake medication administration tasks.
Personal Characteristics;-
- Caring, kind and friendly.
- Willing to be hands-on with Service Users.
- Willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc.).
- Able to follow instructions and procedures.
- Able to work in a team but use their own initiative.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Integrity.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Online training
- Pension
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Package
- Staff Discounts
- Career Progression opportunities