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Senior Healthcare Assistant

Employer
Ranc Care Homes Ltd
Location
CM15, Brentwood, Essex
Salary
£8.50/hour
Closing date
16 Aug 2019

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Sector
Social Care
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
Brentwood Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Day / Night Senior Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.
Responsibilities:
* Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
* Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
* Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
* Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
* Assisting residents with mobility and support
* Administering residents’ medication
* Taking responsibility for the allocation of staff duties, and overseeing the daily charts
* Participating in residents' review meetings with external bodies
* Supervising the care staff
Requirements
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
* Previous experience in a care environment
* A kind, caring and compassionate nature
* Passionate and keen to develop new skills
* A good listener with patience
* Flexibility, due to shift work
* Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
* Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
* Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK
Benefits
* Ongoing training and support to further your career
* A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions is encouraged
* Full and comprehensive induction
* Company pension scheme*
* Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox*
* Paid annual leave (pro rata)*
* Refer a friend bonus*
* 2 free uniforms
* Parking available on site
Although we don’t require someone with an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) as we provide ongoing training and support, they must have a minimum of a Level 2 and either already be in the process of completing their Level 3 or be willing to complete it.
Hours / shifts
Full time / part time - 24 hours, 36 hours or 48 hours per week available.
Part time - day and night shifts available.
Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let’s get started

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