Health Care Assistant

HCPA; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in St Albans is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide personal care and emotional support to clients. The ideal candidate has GCSE English and Maths, experience in team settings, and is caring and compassionate. Flexible shift patterns are required including weekends and evenings. A driver's license is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are essential.
• Level 2 Health and Social Care is desirable.
• Experience of working with people/public is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, and administering medication.
• Support individuals who are emotionally frail or experiencing behavioral issues.
• Take individuals to appointments and social outings.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Warm and friendly

Non-judgemental

Resilient

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

GenerixCare is an independent home care provider operating in towns and villages in the Herts & Beds counties. We have a simple mission: we want to help people do more, feel better and enjoy life. As we live longer and often have increasingly complex health and social care needs, we provide an extra pair of hands to support our clients and their families at home. We offer a range of home care and support packages which vary according to client needs including light housekeeping and domestic cleaning packages; personal care and social support; intensive home care and social support for clients with long-term conditions and those with palliative care needs. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are members of the UK Home Care Association (UKHCA) and the Hertfordshire Care Provider Association (HCPA).

What does this Healthcare Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: 20 - 37.5 hours per week, 06:00 - 14:00 or 16:00 - 22:00.

• Providing personal care in all areas (training provided where required) e.g., bathing, toileting, eye drops, administering medication, helping with dressing/undressing, etc.
• Providing support for individuals who are emotionally frail, depressed, bereaved or experiencing behavioural issues.
• Taking individuals to appointments, shopping, visits with relatives and other social outings or activities requested.
• Helping individuals maintain independence, dignity and self-esteem.
• Respecting all cultures and beliefs expressed by the individual.
• Providing a sensitive, professional and flexible service on a one-to-one basis.
• Able to work Monday to Sunday with flexible shifts.

Am I the right person for this Healthcare Assistant job?

Qualifications

• Essential
• GCSE English and Maths

• Desirable
• Level 2 Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Experience

• Essential
• Experience of working with people/public
• Experience of working as part of a team

• Desirable
• Experience of care and support work
• Experience of supporting people with needs such as dementia, learning disabilities, older people

Personal Qualities

• Essential
• Caring and compassionate
• Warm and friendly
• Non-judgemental
• Resilient with a proactive and positive outlook

Special Requirements

• Essential
• Prepared to work weekday and/or weekend shifts between 7am and 2pm and/or 4pm to 10pm
• Must have a driver’s license and be able to drive to work