Care Assistants In Nursing Home

Skycare; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,045,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Company pension

Free parking

Refer a carer programme

24/7 DBS check assistance

Diploma from day 1 of start

Job summary

Skycare in Doncaster, England is recruiting a Care Assistant to support residents in a nursing home. The role involves helping with daily activities, monitoring health, and delivering compassionate care as part of a professional team.

This permanent position offers 28 days of annual leave, enhanced training, and diploma support from day one, with free uniforms and parking included. DBS check assistance is provided, along with a company pension and refer-a-carer program.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in the UK is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship provided.
• Ability to follow care plans effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience in providing care in a home care setting.
• Proficiency in English and basic IT skills.
• Prior experience in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs and report any changes to the nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Help patients with mobility and physical activities as required.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
• Assist with the administration of medication under supervision.

Skills

Right to work in UK

English proficiency

IT basics

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Tools

DBS check assistance

Job description

We are not able to support applications that require sponsorship.

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the Uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role and able to work minimum 33 hours per week

Successful applicants, will have minimum 6 months experience preferably in a similar role.

Salary: £12.71 per hour

About location

This Nursing Home has been developed to a vision for luxury care accommodation, supported by a service that supports an independent lifestyle and is warm and welcoming to family and friends.
The team is experienced in residential and nursing provision, while also being trained to specialise in dementia care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs and report any changes to the nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Help patients with mobility and physical activities as required.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
• Assist with the administration of medication under supervision.

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role in the UK is desirable
• Right to work in the UK- no sponsorship provided
• Ability to follow care plans effectively,
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience in providing care in a home care setting
• Proficiency in English and basic IT skills
• Prior experience in a care home environment
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A caring and compassionate attitude towards patients and their families.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare and medical terminology.
• Relevant certifications such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care are beneficial.
• Flexibility in working hours and the ability to adapt to different healthcare settings.
• Permanent contract
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Enhanced training
• Diploma Offered from day 1 of your start date.
• Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material.
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Refer a carer programme
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references

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Care Assistants in Nursing Home • Doncaster, England, United Kingdom