Job Description
Health Care Assistants/Support workers
Number of positions for this role
Full Time Hours Available - Includes Weekends
- Please NOTE we do not offer sponsorship for this role, only HCA's allowed to do 44 hours per week
Residential Home Darenth, Dartford area
CQC Rating: 'Good' in all areas 2023
Hourly Rate: £10.92
Experience in a similar role in the UK is mandatory
Home description:
Care Home is located in the village of Darenth in Kent. The home is easily accessible to shops, amenities and public transport. Darenth is convenient for the M25 motorway and is just two miles from Dartford.
Provides permanent and short-term respite care for those with nursing needs 24 hours a day.The home is situated in a rural setting with secluded grounds where residents can enjoy the countryside views and wildlife which visit the gardens. Inside, there are light and spacious areas for residents to relax and socialise in.
Overview:
- We offer full induction and training
- 28 days holiday
- Competitive hourly rate plus enhancements,
- 'Auto-Enrolment Work Place Pension' scheme and a uniform is provided.
- This post is subject to DBS & POVA clearance
Job Description:
- Daily care duties including general assistance & personal care such as nutrition and hygiene.
- Previous experience preferable but not necessarily required.
- If you feel like you are a dedicated, compassionate and caring person, working in the care industry might be for you.
- We are enthusiastic about helping people learn on the job and achieving qualifications, encouraging all new employees through Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care as soon as they can.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting residents with personal care and hygiene, including hand washing and other infection control measures. You will assist them with activities such as dressing, including those with mobility issues, disabilities and medical conditions.
- Assisting residents during meal times, keeping residents refreshed and hydrated by providing drinks throughout the day and ensuring that they are offered snacks and nourishment between meals.
- Assisting the nurses and managers as required, liaising with other members of the team to ensure that residents receive an excellent standard of care.
- Updating care plans regularly, taking a collaborative approach that ensures the residents’ needs are communicated effectively.
- Promoting independence and autonomy that allows residents to feel valued for their contribution to society now and in the past, ensuring that choice is offered at all times.
- Adhering to professional standards, following Company policies and procedures and the regulatory requirements provided by the care quality commissioning group.
Required skills:
- Good communication skills, with elderly residents, visitors and other members of staff.
- You will genuinely want to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
- Experience in a similar role is required
- Flexibility to work shifts.
- You will demonstrate genuine enthusiasm towards the role and the care sector.
- The ability to take initiative and to have a positive, can-do attitude is essential.
If you would like to be part of an outstanding and rewarding team, in a company that really cares for its staff and clients, please apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.92 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you student? Do you have a skilled worker visa?
- Do you need sponsorship?
Experience:
- care assistant in the UK: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)