Senior HCA

Provide direct care to residents supporting and promoting their independence, choice, dignity, and overall wellbeing. Care activities will include but not be restricted to the following: • Washing, showering, bathing • Promoting continence and assisting with toileting • Assisting with dressing • Assisting with food and fluid intake • Mobility Ensure that they are aware of and participate in developing Personal Care Plans with the Named Nurse and the resident. Particular attention must be paid to having full awareness of any specialist support needs, for example: • Use of manual handling equipment, wheelchairs and so on • Dietary needs, specialist aids for eating or drinking, choke risks etc • Any medical issues, for example, diabetes • Communication needs or aids used • Cultural needs • Chosen daily routine Care will be provided in line with each resident’s Personal Care Plan. Senior Care Assistants are expected to understand the implications for the Care Plan and take appropriate acti...