Pay: £14.57 per hour
Job description
Candidates must live within a 15 mile radius of the Nursing Home and be able to work with a valid visa as we no longer provide sponsorship.
Health Care Assistant
Helping Hands Care Agency are seeking to recruit caring and compassionate individuals to join our team and provide care and support to residents living at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home and Woodview Care Home based in Bradwell Newcastle-under-Lyme.
We are seeking Health Care Assistants who can be fully flexible to cover the following shifts:
between 8.00am to 12.00am to cover various shift patterns primarily for 1-2-1 care
If this is you.... then we want to hear from you, apply today!
Overview of what the home provide
- Care for residents who have an illness or medical condition requiring frequent medical attention supervised day and night by registered nurses
- Specialist care and support for residents who have been diagnosed with dementia at various stages
- Care and support to elderly residents within a residential setting
- End of life care, treatment and support for residents and families
Your role and responsibilities:
The role of a carer is to give direct patient care as directed by a trained nurse and support the resident in his/her plan of care.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Assist residents with all aspects of personal care e.g. washing, dressing, toileting etc
- Assist residents with mobility - including hoisting
- Assist residents with eating and drinking, communication and joining in social activities
- Assist nurses with preparation of a resident for treatment
- Complete all documentation as requested by the unit manager/nurse
- Maintain a clean and safe environment within the nursing home
Qualities we look for in our carers:
- Flexibility essential
- Reliable
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Caring and compassionate
- Willing to learn new skills
- Work independently/part of a team
Experience/Skills:
Experience within a similar role is be essential.
Free training, uniform provided and DBS fee paid for the successful applicant.
Please apply via Indeed
Part-time or full time hours:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £14.57 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Application question(s):
- Do you live within 10 miles of Bradwell Hall Nursing Home
- Can you work in the UK without requiring Sponsorship
Experience:
- Care Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
