Healthcare Assistant

RCH Care Homes; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming care home in Romford is seeking Health Care Assistants to join their friendly team. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, providing stimulation through activities, and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. Both permanent and part-time positions are available, with ongoing training and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career pathway for promotion

Comprehensive induction

Health benefits via Perkbox

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

2 free uniforms

Parking available on site

Qualifications

• Must have proof of right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation for residents.
• Take responsibility for residents' well-being.
• Develop and participate in resident care plans.
• Assist residents with mobility and support.

Skills

Kind, caring and compassionate nature

Ability to communicate well

Flexibility due to shift work

Good listening skills with patience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Romford Care Home is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.

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 or events 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

Requirements

• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Passionate and keen to develop new skills
• A good listener with patience
• Flexibility, due to shift work
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged
• Full and comprehensive induction
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend bonus
• 2 free uniforms
• Parking available on site

Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
• A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment (preferable)

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

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