Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Group; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Academy training

Apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking caring and compassionate staff for Alexandra Care Home in Hemel Hempstead. You will support residents with personal care and social activities, while contributing to accurate record-keeping.

A thorough induction and ongoing training are provided within a supportive team. We offer extensive benefits including a company pension, refer a friend scheme, wellbeing support, and ongoing training through the Healthcare Homes Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is desirable.
• Empathy and communication are important.
• Reliable and caring with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care (hygiene, dressing, etc.).
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate resident records and handover information.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Teamwork

Job description

Full time hours available (includes alternate weekends)

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Alexandra Care Home.

Alexandra is centrally located within the town of Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, and provides residential care, nursing care, care for under 65s, and care for people living with dementia. The home prides itself on its excellent eating experience and special dietary requirements can easily be accommodated.

What would a typical day look like?

Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)

Providing companionship and offering social interaction

Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person

Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing

Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner

Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality

Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.