Health Care Assistant

RCH Care Homes Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in the UK is seeking Health Care Assistants to join their team. Candidates should have a compassionate nature and good communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care and providing support for their well-being. Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training are available. This is a full-time entry-level position with various benefits including pension scheme and paid leave.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career pathways for promotion

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

2 free uniforms

Parking available on site

Qualifications

• Candidates must have proof of right to work in the UK.
• A caring and kind demeanor is essential.
• Minimum 3 months' experience in a care environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation activities.
• Take responsibility for residents' well-being and support needs.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Woodlands Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.

This range is provided by RCH Care Homes. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
• Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
• Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
• Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
• Assisting residents with mobility and support

Requirements

• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Passionate and keen to develop new skills
• A good listener with patience
• Flexibility, due to shift work
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged
• Full and comprehensive induction
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend bonus
• 2 free uniforms
• Parking available on site

Preferred attributes (desirable)

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
• A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment (preferable)

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Public Safety

Both permanent and part time positions are available. If this sounds like a company you would like to work for, apply today.

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