Health Care Assistant: Sponsorship Available

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in York is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to provide essential support to patients. You will assist with daily living activities, following care plans meticulously, and ensuring the highest standards of care. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and strong communication skills. Benefits include a company pension and free parking. This role offers a supportive environment to grow and make a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

UK visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with toileting needs and daily living activities.
• Change bedding and tidy resident rooms.
• Serve and feed meals to residents.
• Report any incidents or accidents to the nurse in charge.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong command of English

Excellent organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Agency: Oaklands Nursing Home
Location: United Kingdom, York

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to patients in both home care and care home settings, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring the highest standards of care. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to follow care plans meticulously while fostering a supportive environment for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their toileting needs, including continence promotion, by washing, dressing, and undressing, bathing, pressure area, mouth, and eye care.
• Change the bedding and tidy the rooms of the residents.
• Assist in serving meals, feeding residents who are unable to feed themselves, and ensuring that each resident receives the meal or diet.
• Assist with resident admission and release, including the listing of resident possessions and apparel.
• Convey relevant information about the service users to the nurse in charge; the individual care plan may be regularly updated.
• Any accident or unpleasant incident involving a resident or a member of staff should be reported immediately to the nurse in charge or SCA.
• Maintain the privacy of the residents’ personal information.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent or higher qualification.
• Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is desirable but not essential.
• Strong command of English for effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• A caring nature, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail in following care plans.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Language

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online for this job.