Health Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Woodlands Care Centre, a leading care home in Cambridge, is looking for Health Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. The role involves assisting residents with personal care, providing support for their emotional and physical well-being, and engaging them in activities. Ongoing training, promotion opportunities, and a supportive work environment are offered. If you have a caring nature and wish to develop in the healthcare sector, apply now!

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career pathway with promotion opportunities

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend bonus

2 free uniforms

Parking available on site

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate nature is essential.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities like washing and feeding.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Participate in the development of resident Care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

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.

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
  
  

Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:

• 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.

Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let’s get started!

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