Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A warm care home in Romford is seeking Health Care Assistants to provide essential support to residents. The role involves assisting with personal care, promoting well-being, and participating in care plan development. No formal qualifications required, but a caring nature and good communication skills are essential. The position offers ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and various benefits including paid annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career pathway

Perkbox benefits

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

2 free uniforms

Parking available on site

Qualifications

• Candidates must have proof of right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 3 months' experience in a care environment preferred.
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation for residents.
• Take responsibility for residents' well-being and social needs.
• Participate in the development of resident Care plans.
• Assist residents with mobility and support.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

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 workAbility 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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