Care Assistant (Nights) - Brandon House

Care Assistant (Nights) - Brandon House Leeds, England

We Care Group
Full Time Leeds, England 10.37 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Career Opportunity

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Reports to: Manager

  • Pay - £10.37 per hour
  • Location – Brandon House Nursing Home, Leeds
  • Shift Pattern - 8pm to 8am
  • Hours per Week - 44 hours

Would you like a career within Health & Social Care. Are you a passionate about helping others?

About you

In your role as a Health Care Assistant you’ll value kindness above all. It touches upon every aspect of our care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Job Overview

As a HCA you will report directly to the senior in charge/nurse in charge/deputy and Home manager. You will be provided with suitable training and support in order to fulfil your role and you will receive a mentor system via one of your colleagues. There will be the opportunity for progression through NVQ routes moving to senior HCA, you may also even be offered support and trained as a Care Home Assistant Practitioner! Ultimately success in the role is knowing that your residents are well cared for and within a safe environment as well as your own professional development.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

  • Assisting residents with their day to day personal care, washing, dressing, oral hygiene
  • Assisting with meals/drinks to support our residents overall nutrition
  • Engaging with residents who wish to take part in social and recreational activities
  • Supporting the Seniors/Nursing staff and Home Manager with jobs as necessary
  • Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
  • Reporting any safeguarding concerns
  • Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
  • Respect residents dignity and respect
  • Provide companionship
  • Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting.
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes.
  • Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of clients.
  • Accompany clients to medical appointments.
  • Observe and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.

Personal Responsibilities

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management

(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

Company Benefits

  • Blue Light Card
  • NVQ’s available (eligible for student discount card)
  • Cover the cost of the DBS (£40)
  • Uniform provided (company branded tunic x 2)
  • Company Events (such as Care Awards)
  • Buddy System (receive £200 upon your buddy successfully completing their probation period)
  • Employee of the month (£100)
  • On site parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.37 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

COVID-19 considerations:
All PPE Provided
LFT & PCR Testing
Covid Vaccinations

Experience:

  • HCA: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ in Health and Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Care Assistant (Nights) - Brandon House
We Care Group

www.wecaregroup.co.uk
Harrow Weald, United Kingdom
Bernie Suresparan
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
2007
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