Nursing Assistant

Welfordhc; Church Stretton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Church Stretton seeks a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality care to residents. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, be compassionate, and possess strong communication skills. This role involves assisting with medication, patient care, and conducting routine observations. Competitive benefits and ongoing training offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Free DBS

Free Uniform

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in medication and patient care.
• Ability to work night shifts and alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with daily nursing duties.
• Maintain high standards of resident care.
• Conduct routine clinical observations and procedures.

Skills

Caring nature

Compassionate nature

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Hours: 36.75 hoursper week, must be able to work alternate weekends

***Must hold your NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care***

*** WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION***

At Stretton Hall Nursing Home, we are looking for a Nursing Assistant who is a hardworking team player who is passionate about developing their career with us. in the social care industry. You will be motivated and compassionate, with a genuine interest in benefitting the lives of those within our care.

Your main duties will be to provide assistance to the Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager by undertaking a range of duties relating to nursing, medication and shift management to ensure the provision of a high standard of care to residents whilst maintaining a homely, supportive and stimulating environment.

Main Duties of the Nursing Assistant will include some or all of the following:

• Medication
• Wound care and dressings
• Tracheostomy care
• Other basic clinical tasks
• Hands on care duties
• To assist the homes nurses to manage each shift by monitoring standards and using initiative to ensure that:
• Residents receive required care or support in accordance with their Care Plan and their presentation of care need
• Daily records and any other required/delegated documentation is completed
• Ensure the work of Senior Care Assistants, Care Assistants and Care Supervisors is supervised effectively
• Ensure the home is neat and tidy
• Staff breaks are well planned and allocations appropriate
• Any other reasonable duties as may be required.
• To be aware of residents’ care needs and changes in condition. To make written notes on appropriate documents as required.
• To carry out resident centred hands on care and nursing care in a holistic way, maintaining the residents ‘dignity at all times and respecting their individual needs.
• Provide clear regular updates to the Registered Nurse throughout the shift.
• To assist in the control of stock and the use of equipment, as agreed at local level.
• To facilitate staff supervision of Care Assistants in their day to day work.
• To be aware of all regulations regarding the health and safety of residents and staff and to report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints.
• To participate in and contribute to meetings and discussions concerned with resident care and procedures.
• Support either directly or generally with mentoring new Care Assistants.
• Carry out routine clinical observations and procedures (such as, but not restricted to, recording body weights, body temperatures, blood pressures, stoma care) within scope of knowledge and training. This should include Blood Glucose Levels, SATS and urine analysis.

Skills and Experience of the Nursing Assistant:

• Caring, and compassionate nature
• The desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others
• Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as part of a team

Benefits of the Nursing Assistant:

• Ongoing training and development
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform
• Free on-site parking

About Us

Welford Healthcare was founded in 2017 with the goal of building a boutique collection of quality care homes across the UK. Our strategy is to grow our business by acquiring mature care homes with quality foundations and strong potential for improvement and by investing in our people and our properties to ensure our homes are always inviting and homely. Whilst we are a growing business, we never lose sight of our primary and enduring purpose which is to provide good quality care for vulnerable adults. As we acquire new homes, we leverage our resources and expertise to ensure that the homes we run always have our residents’ wellbeing at their hearts.

Our senior leadership team has extensive experience of operating, opening and acquiring quality care homes with proven track records in regulatory compliance and running commercially successful businesses where meeting the needs and ensuring the happiness of our residents and our teams are the cornerstones of our approach.

Nursing Assistant