Care Assistant

The Fairlie Healthcare Group; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing compassionate care to residents, completing necessary documentation, and supporting nursing staff. The position offers a fast-track programme with comprehensive training and opportunities for career progression. Benefits include competitive pay, paid breaks, free meals, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates with increases as skills develop

Paid breaks

Free meals during shifts

Comprehensive training and support

Qualification opportunities

Induction programme

Free staff minibus service

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for caring for others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Meeting residents' personal care needs professionally.
• Completing documentation accurately and promptly.
• Performing additional tasks as instructed by the nurse.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Senior Healthcare Assistant Fast-track programme

Are you ambitious and interested in caring for vulnerable adults? Would you like to earn up to £13.50 per hour within 12 to 18 months and gain valuable clinical skills? Our fast-track Care Assistant programme offers comprehensive training.

• Start as a Care Assistant, learn essential skills in the first three months, and earn a Care Skills Certificate recognized nationwide.
• Learn to care for patients with tracheostomies. Upon completion and competency, your hourly rate will increase.
• Finally, learn to care for ventilated patients. After training and competency, your hourly rate may increase to £12.50 or more, with annual reviews.

Please note, this position does not sponsor visas.

Typical duties include:

• Meeting residents' personal care needs professionally and compassionately, adhering to the home's core values and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct.
• Completing documentation accurately and promptly, and escalating concerns to nursing staff.
• Performing additional tasks as instructed by the nurse in charge.

The Fairlie Healthcare Group, established in 1999, specializes in caring for adults with neurological conditions, tracheostomies, and ventilator support.

Success attributes:

• A passion for caring for others
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Teamwork abilities

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rates with increases as skills develop
• Paid breaks
• Free meals during shifts
• Comprehensive training and support
• Qualification opportunities
• Induction programme
• Free staff minibus service
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• No lone working
• Career progression opportunities

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. A DBS check is required for successful candidates.