Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant Plymouth, England

Durnsford Lodge Residential Home
Full Time Plymouth, England 9.5 - 9.79 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

We are looking for experienced, high quality care staff who can work a range of shifts.

Experience and a can-do attitude are essential for this role. The shift pattern is 8am - 8pm or the shifts can be split as 7am-1pm or 3pm-9pm but ideally applicants will be able to do a mixture depending on the needs of the service.

We are looking for the following skill sets:

  • You’re compassionate and committed with a desire to make a difference to those that you care for, in a positive and patient manner
  • Have a genuine interest in working with our client group
  • Ability to adapt your approach to the individual’s needs and a willingness to learn
  • Good communication skills
  • Be able to work flexible, 6 hour or 11.5 hour shifts that will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Experience in Health and Social Care is essential
  • Good team working skills
  • Nvq level 2 or willing to work towards one
  • A minimum of 2 years experience within a care setting

The Role

  • Ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our residents through their person-centered care plans to achieve and exceed potential
  • Promote the right values and attitudes towards people with behaviours described as challenging
  • Facilitating recreational activities of the residents choice
  • Liaise with families, friends, advocates, external agencies and the management team to provide a consistent approach that meets the individual needs of each resident
  • Complete records and documentation of progress, incidents and activities
  • Promote and uphold the privacy, rights, dignity, health and well-being of the individuals
  • General housekeeping duties
  • Personal care duties

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.50 per hour, moving to £9.79 per hour

full-time hours: 36 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £8.91-£9.20 per hour

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £9.50-£9.79 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are to Covid test if they are presenting symptoms. Masks are to be worn.

Application question(s):

  • Flexible

Experience:

  • care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Level 2 (required)

Shift availability:

  • Day shift (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Care support worker

Health Care Assistant
Durnsford Lodge Residential Home

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