Health Care Assistant -bank

Ann's; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Uniform

Four Weekly pay

Paid Access NI Check

All Training Paid

Immediate interviews

Job summary

Ann’s Care Homes in Newtownabbey, United Kingdom, is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support residents with daily care, mobility and personal needs, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellbeing, dignity and comfort. The role requires GCSEs, good IT and excellent communication, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

Training in the Deprivation of Liberty Level 2 module is provided, and a friendly team offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.10.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English are required.
• Basic IT skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Care home experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must complete induction competency before start.
• Flexible shifts including 1:1, evenings and weekends.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with assessment and implementation of care plans.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to approach patient care.
• Assist residents with personal care (bathing, hygiene, etc.).
• Monitor wellbeing and promptly report any unusual changes.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using equipment.
• Participate in ward meetings.
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain ward cleanliness.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Basic IT skills

Excellent communication

Care home experience

Induction competency

Flexible shifts

Deprivation of Liberty Level 2

Eligibility to work in UK

Education

Deprivation of Liberty Level 2 training

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed in order to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents
• Working efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to approach patient care
• Assist nursing/residential home residents with all personal care required, including: Bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include essential aspects of personal hygiene – i.e. washing body and hair, brushing teeth etc and ensuring that such activities comply with the procedures and relevant healthcare legislation
• Duty to observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly reported to senior staff and documented appropriately. Additionally, staff must ensure they are aware of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures furthermore who to contact within the local authority for safeguarding.
• Assisting with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised equipment provided
• Participation in ward meetings
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain ward cleanliness
• Maintain and develop good professional relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Health care experience not essential but it is desirable
• Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training
• Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends
• All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module
• Eligibility to work in UK

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:

• A friendly dedicated team
• £13.10 per hour
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid
• Immediate interviews Offered

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer