Health Care Assistant - Worcester, United Kingdom - Henwick Grange Nursing Home
3 weeks ago
Description
_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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