Female CARE ASSISTANT Nursing Home settings

SkyCare Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Enhanced training

Free uniforms

Set shift patterns

Company pension

Employee discounts

Free parking

Refer a carer

Store discount

Job summary

SkyCare Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks Mental Health Care Assistants to support patients with mental health conditions and improve their quality of life.

You will provide personal care, engage in therapeutic activities, monitor changes, and work with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans. A DBS check is typically required; 1–2 years’ experience preferred. Permanent contract; day and night shifts; benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a care role preferred.
• Experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable.
• DBS check required or assistance offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients daily.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities to aid recovery.
• Monitor conditions and report changes to nursing staff.
• Create a safe, respectful environment and protect dignity.
• Work with nurses, psychiatrists and social workers on care plans.
• Recognise distress and respond to crises to keep patients safe.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Compassionate care

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

This position is crucial in the healthcare system, as Mental Health Care Assistants play a vital role in helping individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life.,

• Patient Care: Provide personal care and support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
• Therapeutic Engagement: Engage with patients in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and alleviate distress. This includes identifying factors that may increase agitation and employing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patients' conditions, including any changes in behavior or mood, and report these to the nursing staff.
• Supportive Environment: Create a safe and compassionate environment for patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected at all times.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, to implement care plans and support patients effectively.
• Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis in patients and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Successful applicants, will have 1-2 years experience preferably in a similar role.
• Experience: Previous experience in a care role,experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable
• Certifications: Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Permanent contract
• Day Night shifts available
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Enhanced training
• Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material.
• Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Refer a carer programme
• Store discount
• A friendly and supportive working environment

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. Full training will be provided, face to face and online We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.