Healthcare Assistant

RCH Care Homes Limited; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Romford is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their friendly team. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, providing companionship, and supporting their well-being. This entry-level role offers ongoing training, a career pathway, and various benefits. Both permanent and part-time positions are available. If you're passionate about care, apply today!

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career pathway with promotion opportunities

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniforms

Parking available on site

Qualifications

• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK.
• A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care activities.
• Providing physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Taking responsibility for the well-being of the residents.
• Participating in the development of resident Care plans.
• Assisting residents with mobility support.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Able to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

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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.

Base pay range

Romford Care Home 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.

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

Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:

• 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)

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let’s get started!

• Terms and conditions apply

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries Public Safety