HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER

Oak Atlantic Hospital; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching and CPD programmes

Generous study and exam leave

Financial support for training

Contributory pension scheme

Free life insurance

Subsidised meals on duty

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Belmont, MA is seeking a passionate Healthcare Support Worker to provide essential care and support for patients. You will work under the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals, assisting patients with their medical needs while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. If you have excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player.
• Sensitivity and energy required to provide a stimulating lifestyle for residents.
• A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all patients.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to patients through emotional support.
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment.
• Assist patients with their medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard patients and learn about individuals' specific needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Sensitivity and energy

Desire to make a difference

Job description

We are currently recruiting for passionate and caring individuals who are looking to make a difference in their day to day role to join our team as a Healthcare Support Worker. As a healthcare assistant (OAH), you’ll work under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional, usually a nurse. Sometimes staff working in HCA roles are known as nursing assistants, nursing auxiliaries or auxiliary nurses.

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our patients
• Work in the hospital area, providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in
• Assist patients with their medical and welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard patients
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
• The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the resident
• A genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives

Benefits:

• Teaching and CPD programmes
• Generous study and exam leave
• Financial support for further training and personal development
• Active participation in clinical governance
• Appraisal and peer supervision
• Possible rotation between services
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free life insurance
• Subsidised meals on duty
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre
• Health Cash Plan

Location:

156 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478
United States