Health Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home in Ware is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, promoting independence, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have empathy and a passion for making a difference. The role offers a supportive work environment, a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development.
• Ability to promote residents' independence and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as washing, dressing, and feeding.
• Create and review individual care plans with residents.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.

Skills

Compassionate care skills

Respect and empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Company

Riverside Place is a beautifully decorated person-centred care home in Ware, Hertfordshire, where the atmosphere feels like a loving family home.

Set in lovely landscaped gardens with river frontage onto the banks of the River Lea, this stunning luxury care home provides a pampered lifestyle within reach to enjoy the best in your retirement years. Voted ‘Best New Care Home’ in the prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Awards in 2019, Riverside will impress at every turn. With ensuite bedrooms, some of which have their own balconies, to the café, private dining room, cinema room, hair salon and barbers, activities and games room, to the exquisite top floor orangery and bar. Outside the landscaped gardens offers stunning views and spaces to relax and entertain visiting family and friends, or just to watch the birds and wildlife.

The highly trained care team are on hand around the clock to ensure that everyone’s individual needs and preferences are met, whether on a permanent, respite or convalescent care basis, for residential care, dementia care or nursing care. All this and a daily programme of engaging activities, including trips out to explore the charming Ware town centre, and its priory, gardens, pubs, cafés and museum. Life is a true adventure at Riverside.

Why should I apply for this Health Care Assistant job?

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• £12.60 per hour plus paid break

And much more!


What does this Health Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work:36 or 48 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 08:00

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care by supporting each resident with their physical and personal needs, such as washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, and feeding, always ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Actively promote each resident’s independence, privacy, and rights, treating everyone with the utmost respect and empathy.
• Take responsibility for maintaining a clean and comfortable environment by assisting with tasks like bed-making, laundry, and general housekeeping.
• Help prepare and serve meals, following hygiene and safety standards to ensure residents enjoy nutritious and safe food.
• Engage in ongoing training, staff meetings, and development opportunities to continuously improve the quality of care provided.
• Contribute to the creation and review of individual care plans, ensuring they reflect each resident’s unique needs and preferences.

Am I the right person for this Health Care Assistant job?

We are looking for:

• A compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.
• We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.
• Alternate weekends required.