Health Care Assistant jobs in Brazil

Our Healthcare Division offers a variety of services including Mental Health, Addictions, Brain Injury, and Rehabilitation and Recovery treatment plans.

At Priory, you'll be part of a close-knit and diverse team that helps individuals daily, encouraging them to live as independently as possible. You will help people reach their full potential through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference in their lives.

Your positive attitude and genuine passion for providing high-quality care and support will be integral to our team culture. You should be eager to learn and show compassion in caring for the people we support.

While previous experience is a plus, the key qualities needed are empathy, a passion for caring, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility. Full training is provided, along with numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

If you're seeking a rewarding career in a supportive and friendly team, we want to hear from you!

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, available either full or part time, with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

Salary: £25,224.18

Shifts: Day/Night shifts: 07:30 - 20:00 & 19:30 - 08:00 on a rota basis, including weekends.

Priory invests heavily in training, provides first-class support, promotes collaborative teamwork, and offers opportunities and resources for everyone to achieve their full potential.

You will support with daily activities, encouraging and promoting independent living. Working alongside qualified staff, you'll help meet the psychological and emotional needs of a diverse group of individuals with varying mental health or physical issues. Every day, you'll make a positive impact on their lives.

Benefits include:

• Opportunities for career development through Career Pathways, setting goals and milestones to advance your career
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• A competitive salary
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Enhanced Maternity Pay in line with NHS
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your Birthday off
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• NEST pension option
• Blue Light Card application opportunity
• Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities:

• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans
• Undertake routine tasks to support wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of patients
• Provide practical support with personal needs, ensuring compliance with procedures and legislation
• Observe and monitor patients' wellbeing, referring any concerns to senior staff
• Perform delegated interventions following training, such as observation, escorting patients, and managing de-escalation and violence
• Contribute to a team approach in patient care
• Participate in ward meetings and other relevant meetings
• Assist in maintaining stock levels and ward cleanliness, adhering to infection control policies
• Develop professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and visitors
• Promote a supportive environment for patients, relatives, and carers
• Ensure service users receive quality care that offers value for money
• Handle enquiries courteously and ensure visitors are welcomed and supported

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding, and patience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
• Proactive in anticipating and responding to challenges
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• A healthcare qualification is desirable but not essential

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.