Health Care Assistant Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Only accepting UK applicants currently - we are looking for a dynamic and caring candidate to join for night shift
We offer you:
- Salary range up to £10.50/h
- A happy and supportive workplace
- Full training and career progression
As a member of the Bondcare group, Allan Court Care Home fosters a nurturing environment where residents experience dignity, respect, and independence. Our highly skilled team prioritizes person-centered care, emotional well-being, and social engagement, and we're excited to welcome a Senior Care Assistant to join our committed team.
We require from you the following qualities:
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Caring and compassionate
- Willing to learn new skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Approachable
- Ability to prioritise work load
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Service Users with daily living tasks, ensuring their comfort and dignity is maintained
- Provide support to Service Users facing mobility or learning difficulties
- Monitor Service Users closely, especially those with behavioural problems
- Promote continence and assist in end-of-life care when necessary
- Participate in social activities, interacting with Service Users and helping them with their hobbies
- Answer Nurse Call system and provide assistance as needed
- Make Service Users feel welcome and cared for, providing refreshments and assistance as required
- Maintain a clean and tidy Care Centre to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of Service Users
- Ensure Service Users' personal and financial affairs are handled with the utmost integrity and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship
- Report any changes in Service Users' physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge
Skills and Qualifications:
- Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service User group
- Effective communication skills at all levels
- Ability to work well in a team
- Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative
- Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme
- Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group desired
- NVQ Level 2 in Care preferred
At our Care Home, we believe in maintaining the highest levels of care and ensuring that our Service Users feel supported and dignified at all times. If you are a caring and compassionate individual, we would love to have you join our team as a Care Assistant/ Healthcare Assistant. Please apply with your CV and cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6RU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
