Full-Time Healthcare Assistant - Training & Benefits

Skycare; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time roles available

Day shifts & Night shifts available

28 days annual leave

Pension

Staff recognition schemes

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive Training and Career Dev

Job summary

Skycare in Woodchurch, near Birkenhead, is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join a purpose-built 82-bed nursing home offering dementia care. Full-time positions (33–44 hours weekly) with salary £12.71–£12.82 per hour, sponsorship not provided.

Benefits include 28 days annual leave, pension, staff recognition schemes, refer a friend bonus, EAP, training and ongoing professional development, plus a friendly, supportive team and a family atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Previous experience of working in a Nursing home is mandatory.
• Experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing.
• Right to work in the UK, sponsorship not provided.
• Clear DBS and 2 satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual.
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete daily records as instructed.
• Assist in social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.
• Attend to doors and phone calls appropriately and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Skycare in Woodchurch, near Birkenhead, is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join a purpose-built 82-bed nursing home offering dementia care. Full-time positions (33–44 hours weekly) with salary £12.71–£12.82 per hour, sponsorship not provided.

Benefits include 28 days annual leave, pension, staff recognition schemes, refer a friend bonus, EAP, training and ongoing professional development, plus a friendly, supportive team and a family atmosphere.