Senior Healthcare Assistant

The Talent Hub; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their dedicated team in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves providing the highest level of care to elderly residents, ensuring their well-being, and supporting daily living activities. The ideal candidate will possess a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have a passion for improving care standards. The company offers competitive pay, flexible financial options, and opportunities for professional development. If you are driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card

Employee discount schemes

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Support for additional qualifications

Financial and wellbeing support

Comprehensive staff induction

Free training and professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential.
• Medication trained and driven to improve standards.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living and safe administration of drugs.
• Complete documentation and support new staff training.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Medication administration

Supervision

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Location:St Pauls Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5XW

Hourly rate:£12.50 to £13.50 per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements

Hours:39 hours per week

Shifts:Night and day shifts available across Monday to Sunday

Job type:Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our family at St Pauls Care Centre.We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

What’s in it for you?

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g.Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting residents with all aspects of daily living, including safe administration of drugs
• Complete required documentation on a daily basis
• Support training and supervision of new staff members
• Complete, observe and review care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records
• Report on the well-being of residents and liaise with GP's and Support Managers

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential to be considered
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Medication trained
• Driven to improve standards and progress in your capabilities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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