Health Care Assistant - Caring Roles with Online Training

LV Care Group; Douglas; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Online training

Pension

Mental Health & Wellbeing Package

Staff Discounts

Career Progression opportunities

Job summary

LV Care Group is seeking Health Care Assistants to join Summerhill View on the Isle of Man. You will provide high-quality care to Service Users, support independence, and follow care plans. Roles include day and night shifts, with both full-time and part-time possibilities under fixed-term contracts.

Responsibilities include promoting welfare, maintaining dignity, and adhering to Infection Prevention and Control standards, with opportunities for audits and professional development.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required but relevant health and social care qualifications are desirable.
• Care-related certifications may be required for medication-related tasks.
• Strong communication and observation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a care team and provide high-quality care to Service Users.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of Service Users.
• Support Service Users to maintain independence per Care Plans.
• Review progress and report deterioration in health.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies.
• Participate in audits and supervision as required.
• Respect dignity and privacy of Service Users.
• Liaise with other agencies as needed.
• Encourage positive social interaction.
• Carry out personal care tasks as trained and in line with Care Plans.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Observation skills

Moving and Handling

Literacy and numeracy

Independence support

Education

RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care desirable

Care Certificate completed

Level 3 RQF Medication Unit for medication administration

Job description

LV Care Group is seeking Health Care Assistants to join Summerhill View on the Isle of Man. You will provide high-quality care to Service Users, support independence, and follow care plans. Roles include day and night shifts, with both full-time and part-time possibilities under fixed-term contracts.

Responsibilities include promoting welfare, maintaining dignity, and adhering to Infection Prevention and Control standards, with opportunities for audits and professional development.