Health Care Assistant

RCH Care Homes; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community-based health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Health Care Assistants to join their team. The role involves assisting residents with personal care and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. While no direct qualifications are required, candidates should have a compassionate nature and good communication skills. Training and opportunities for career advancement are provided, making this a fulfilling workplace.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction

Wide variety of health and leisure benefits

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniforms

Parking available on site

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a care environment for a minimum of 3 months.
• Proof of right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Take responsibility for residents' well-being and needs.

Skills

Kind, caring and compassionate nature

Ability to communicate well

Good listener with patience

Flexibility due to shift work

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Maidstone 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

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

All applicatants must be double vaccinated

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