Senior Healthcare Assistant (Days)

Cornerstone; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Waterlooville is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their team. The role involves prioritizing care tasks, participating in clinical meetings, and supporting residents in daily activities while promoting their independence. Applicants should have at least 1 year of care experience in the UK, effective communication skills, and a compassionate approach. This position offers competitive hours and benefits, with an emphasis on high-quality care.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays

Monthly overtime raffle

Refer a friend scheme

Career Pathway

Free uniform

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised lunch

Recognition and rewards

Access to the Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings supporting residents with complex needs.
• Skills in teamwork and communication with colleagues and families.
• Empathy and a caring attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize workload of the care team with guidance from nurses.
• Participate in clinical reviews and case meetings.
• Report changes in residents' conditions to registered nurses.
• Assist with daily living tasks and facilitate social activities.
• Support residents in maintaining independence and dignity.

Skills

Minimum of 1 years' experience working in Care within the UK

Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships

Caring and empathetic approach

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our award-winning team at South Africa Lodge. South Africa Lodge is a 99-bedded service providing high quality care across 6 specialised units supporting residents with varying complex care as well as providing a comfortable and safe living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole person and their unique challenges, rather than just the diagnosis. We are currently rated GOOD with CQC. We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.

What do you need?

• Minimum of 1 years' experience working in Care within the UK (essential)
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families
• A caring and empathetic approach to residents and their visitors
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)

What hours will you work?

One of the perks of working with us is a predictable rota that gives you regular time off to recharge:

• Week A: 3 shifts 07:45 to 19:45
• Week B: 4 shifts 07:45 to 19:45

That’s an average of 38.5 hours per week, with every other weekend off to enjoy life outside of work.

What will you be doing?

• Prioritising workload of the care team, seeking advice from the nurse in charge where necessary
• Participate in meetings including staff meetings, case reviews, clinical reviews, as prescribed by the Nurse in charge
• Observe resident progress against planned goals and report changes in the residents’ condition or care needs to a registered nurse
• Supporting all aspects of daily living including personal care, mealtimes and social activities
• Helping residents to remain as independent as possible
• Respecting residents right of choice, privacy and dignity at all times

Why Choose Cornerstone?

We believe in recognising your hard work and making sure you’re well looked after too

Your benefits package - worth up to £5,000! (T&C's apply)

• Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
• Monthly overtime raffle– win an extra £200 for picking up shifts
• Refer a friend scheme– earn up to £1,000
• Career Pathway –A personalised plan for your career
• Free uniform– laundered on-site so it’s fresh for every shift
• Healthcare cash planworth up to £700 – includes dental, optical and 24/7 mental health support
• Subsidised lunchon site
• Recognition and rewards– vouchers, cash bonuses, and long service treats
• Access to the Blue Light Card– over 13,000 discounts
• And much more!

PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time

Care Home / Healthcare / Elderly Care / Nursing Home / Dementia / HCA / Healthcare Assistant / Carer / Care Worker / Support Worker / Care Giver / Complex / Senior Carer / Senior HCA / Full Time

About The Company

Cornerstone Healthcareprovide specialist care for vulnerable people who present with challenging behaviours associated with complex neurodegenerative and mental health needs.

Residents who live in our homes primarily have a neurological degenerative condition such as Dementia with an underlying mental health condition which makes them inappropriate candidates for dementia care homes or residential care homes for the elderly.

We currently have 3 services based in Waterlooville, Curdridge, & Mytchett with 2 new services set to open in Bristol and Birmingham in 2025.