Overview
It takes a very special person to be a Health Care Assistant in our Home. We look for people who are passionate about providing care with a ‘can do’ attitude and who are willing to go the extra mile. We work as a family, supporting each other and have the courage to stay positive for those around us whatever the circumstances.
Responsibilities
Deliver the highest quality care and support to residents to enable them to live their lives to their fullest potential.
Wherever appropriate to do this with residents not for them, enabling engagement in meaningful activity and maintaining independence for as long as possible
Assist residents to attain their full potential in their activities of daily living, recognising and enabling their choices
Promote independence and empower residents
Assist residents with personal hygiene, appearance, mobility, food and meals in accordance with their Care Plan
Ensure accurate record keeping including physical and emotional well-being and resident choices
Actively encourage and enable engagement with personal and group activities
Actively participate in supervision and appraisal using it to support your personal development
Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
Undertake other duties as may be requested from time to time, consistent with the nature of the post.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times
Essential behaviours / characteristics
Demonstrate warmth, compassion and understanding of older people with disabilities and physical care needs and, those living with dementia
Willing to go the extra mile to enable our residents to live their best lives
Flexible, adaptable, positive and proactive with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Good spoken and written English
A commitment to personal and professional development
Committed to our mission, values and to enabling outstanding care for veterans Mandatory requirement In line with the amendment to the Care Act the successful candidate must be Covid-19 double vaccinated Essential experience
Physically fit and able to use necessary equipment include wheelchairs and hoists
Computer / IT skills to at least basic level Desirable experience
NVQ/RQF Level 2 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards achieving this
Experience of and genuine desire to work in care of older people/ people with disabilities / dementia care
Pay: £14.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Care home: 2 years (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
