Hoist Trained Care Assistant

Job Description – Hoist-Trained Care Assistant

Job Title: Care Assistant – Hoist Trained
Service: Domiciliary Care
Hours: Minimum 7 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Evening calls
Client: Male adult with mobility needs
Reports to: Registered Manager / Care Coordinator

Role Purpose

Polus Care Ltd is seeking a reliable, compassionate and experienced Hoist-Trained Care Assistant to support a male client who is wheelchair dependent and requires assistance with his evening routine.

This position offers a minimum of 7 hours per week, primarily covering evening care calls. Additional hours may be available depending on the needs of the service.

The main responsibility of the role is to support the client with safe transfers using a hoist, including transferring from his wheelchair to the commode and then from the commode to bed, while maintaining his dignity, privacy, comfort and independence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled evening care calls promptly and remain for the full allocated time.
• Support the client with his evening personal care routine in accordance with his individual care plan.
• Use the client's hoist and appropriate sling safely for all required transfers.
• Support safe transfer from the wheelchair to the commode.
• Provide appropriate assistance and privacy while the client uses the commode.
• Support with toileting, continence care and personal hygiene where required.
• Safely transfer the client from the commode to bed using the hoist.
• Ensure the client is positioned safely and comfortably in bed.
• Follow the client's moving and handling care plan and risk assessment at all times.
• Check equipment before use and immediately report any concerns, damage or faults.
• Encourage the client to participate in his care as much as possible and respect his choices and preferences.
• Maintain the client's dignity and privacy throughout personal care and transfers.
• Observe the client's skin condition and general wellbeing and report any concerns.
• Ensure the immediate environment is safe and essential items are within the client's reach before leaving.
• Complete accurate care records following every visit.
• Report any changes in the client's mobility, health or care needs promptly.
• Follow Polus Care Ltd policies and procedures, including safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, confidentiality and moving and handling.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be available to work a minimum of 7 hours per week, mainly during evening calls.
• Have previous experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker.
• Be trained and competent in the safe use of hoists and slings.
• Have practical experience supporting wheelchair users or people with significant mobility needs.
• Understand safe moving and handling principles.
• Be comfortable providing personal and continence care.
• Be reliable, punctual and able to provide consistent evening support.
• Have good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Be able to follow care plans and risk assessments.
• Treat the client with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Understand safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Complete any mandatory training required by Polus Care Ltd.

Moving & Handling Safety

The Care Assistant must have current Moving and Handling/Hoist Training and be assessed as competent to use the client's specific equipment.

Staff must never attempt an unsafe manual transfer or use equipment they have not been trained or assessed to use.

Where the client's moving and handling assessment specifies that a transfer requires two carers, the transfer must always be completed by two trained carers and must never be attempted by one carer alone.

Any concerns regarding the hoist, sling, wheelchair, commode or the client's ability to transfer safely must be reported immediately.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and respectful
• Reliable and punctual
• Confident and competent using a hoist
• Safety-conscious
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Observant and able to recognise changes in the client's needs
• Committed to promoting dignity, choice and independence
• Professional and able to work according to Polus Care Ltd policies and procedures

Our Commitment

Polus Care Ltd is committed to providing safe, person-centred care that promotes choice, dignity, independence and wellbeing.

All staff are expected to uphold these values and provide care in accordance with the client's agreed care plan, moving and handling assessment, risk assessments and individual preferences.

Pay: £13.00-£13.20 per hour

Expected hours: 7.0 per week

Work Location: In person