Health Care Assistant — Career Growth & Perks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and career support

Career progression opportunities

Full induction program

Perkbox benefits

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend bonus

2 free uniforms

On-site parking

Job summary

RCH Care Homes Limited, operating Maidstone Care Centre, is seeking Health Care Assistants to join a friendly team providing compassionate care to residents across nursing, residential and dementia care settings.

You will assist with personal care, support mobility, and engage residents in activities while upholding care plans and safeguarding residents’ wellbeing. Knowledge of care needs and patient, calm communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not required.
• Minimum 3 months' experience in a care environment.
• All applicants must be double vaccinated.

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 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.

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Patience / good listener

Flexible / shifts

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

RCH Care Homes Limited, operating Maidstone Care Centre, is seeking Health Care Assistants to join a friendly team providing compassionate care to residents across nursing, residential and dementia care settings.

You will assist with personal care, support mobility, and engage residents in activities while upholding care plans and safeguarding residents’ wellbeing. Knowledge of care needs and patient, calm communication are essential for success.