Health Care Assistant

RCH Care Homes; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefits

Company pension

Paid annual leave

2 uniforms

Parking on site

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Woodlands Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Are you ready to apply?

Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Both permanent and part time positions are available, with ongoing training and support to further your career, a full induction,

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate nature and genuine interest in elder care.
• Willingness to develop new skills.
• Good listener with patience.
• Flexibility due to shift work.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbal.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding.
• Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents.
• Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents.
• Participating in the development of resident care plans and awareness of specialist support needs.
• Assisting residents with mobility and support.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good communication

Active listening

Flexibility

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Woodlands Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.

Are you ready to apply? Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
• Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
• Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
• Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
• Assisting residents with mobility and support

Requirements

• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Passionate and keen to develop new skills
• A good listener with patience
• Flexibility, due to shift work
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged
• Full and comprehensive induction
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend bonus
• 2 free uniforms
• Parking available on site

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
• A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment (preferable)

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions apply