Compassionate Healthcare Assistant | Night & Weekend

Westgate Healthcare Ltd; Bocking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and weekend enhancements

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support residents with daily activities and care planning. You will help residents with washing, dressing, meals and mobility while promoting dignity and independence in a supportive team environment.

The role offers shifts across 8am–8pm and 8pm–8am, up to 39 hours weekly, with enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays. Training and development are provided to achieve additional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Caring nature and positive attitude.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Experience with elderly is desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities such as washing, dressing and meals.
• Develop and follow individual care plans for residents.
• Help residents to choose and eat their meals.
• Be a friend residents can rely on to support dignity and independence.
• Support residents to live healthy and happy lives.
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility and keep accurate records.
• Assist with serving food and helping residents eat and drink.
• Work in a team and build strong relationships with residents, relatives and staff.

Skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support residents with daily activities and care planning. You will help residents with washing, dressing, meals and mobility while promoting dignity and independence in a supportive team environment.

The role offers shifts across 8am–8pm and 8pm–8am, up to 39 hours weekly, with enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays. Training and development are provided to achieve additional qualifications.