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CANARY CARE NATIONWIDE; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Canary Care Nationwide is recruiting Healthcare Assistants / Care Assistants to join our care agency team in Norwich and surrounding areas. We welcome applications from both experienced and first-time care workers, with training provided to suitable applicants.

This is an excellent opportunity to start or develop a career in health and social care while making a genuine difference to the people we support in Norwich. DBS clearance is required and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• DBS clearance required or obtainable.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support to service users.
• Supporting individuals with their daily living activities.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Supporting with meals, hydration and mobility.
• Promoting dignity, privacy, independence and choice.
• Following individual care plans and instructions.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in a service user's condition or wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
• Following health and safety, infection control and safeguarding procedures.
• Working effectively with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive environment.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Compassionate

Committed

Job description

Experience: Experienced and non-experienced applicants welcome

About the role

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants / Care Assistants to join our care agency team in Norwich and surrounding areas.

We welcome applications from both experienced care workers and people who are new to the care sector. Previous experience is not essential as training will be provided to suitable candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in health and social care while making a genuine difference to the people we support.

Key responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant / Care Assistant, your duties may include:

• Providing person-centred care and support to service users
• Supporting individuals with their daily living activities
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Supporting with meals, hydration and mobility
• Promoting dignity, privacy, independence and choice
• Following individual care plans and instructions
• Monitoring and reporting changes in a service user's condition or wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Following health and safety, infection control and safeguarding procedures
• Working effectively with colleagues, families and other professionals
• Maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive environment

Who we're looking for

We are looking for people who are caring, reliable, compassionate and committed to providing high-quality support.

Whether you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant or are looking for your first role in care, we would like to hear from you.

Right to work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please note: DBS clearance is required for this position. Candidates who do not currently have a DBS may be considered subject to obtaining the required DBS check.