Health Care Assistant - Worcester, United Kingdom - Henwick Grange Nursing Home

Henwick Grange Nursing Home
Henwick Grange Nursing Home
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Worcester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
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We are looking for a care assistant to join our team at Henwick Grange Care Home._


Responsibilities include:


  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living
  • Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
  • Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
  • Observe care planning needs for Residents and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures
  • Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
  • Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required
  • Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
  • Report on wellbeing of Residents
  • Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
  • Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc
  • Assist Residents who need help during meal times
  • Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc

We are looking for:


  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Team player
  • Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
  • NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: 22-33 per week


Salary:
£10.42 per hour


Benefits:


  • Discounted or free food
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Worcester, WR2 6BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:


  • Care home: 1 year (preferred)
  • Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:


  • English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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