Job description
Health Care Assistant
St. Agnes, Cornwall
Full-time and Part- time Contracts
We are looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to build a strong team of passionate care staff, who are able to promote person centred approaches and provide meaningful occupation to deliver high standards of quality care and emotional support.
Karenza is a small care home, supporting adults 65+ to live a life with enjoyment and fulliment. We believe everyone has the right to grow old gracefully with dignity and respect. We aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where are staff are proud to work and residents can be proud to call their home.
Benefits of joining Karenza:
- Completive pay rates
- Enhancements paid for bank holidays – (double time)
- Career pathway, supported by training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking organisation
- Free training, DBS and parking
- £500 Refer a Friend Scheme
- Reward and Recognition Scheme
Job Purpose:
- The role of the Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy and healthy lives, by delivering person centred care, meaningful activities, support and companionship; helping residents to enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care, support and opportunities for fulfilment that they deserve.
Requirements:
- Experience in health and social care is preffered
- Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
- Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for.
- Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
- Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
- Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care – Willingness to work towards
Shift Patterns:
- 07:00-13:00
- 13:00-19:00
- 07:00-19:00
Pay Scale:
- £10.90per hour - Until you have completed your Care Certificate (will support you to achieve expected 6-12 weeks)
- £12.50 per hour - Care Certificate/NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care
- £25.00 per hour on Bank Holidays – Double time
A full job description available on request.
Please note we are unable to support sponsorships or provide accommodation and transport.
To find out more, please call 0330 20 20 609 for an informal chat.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18-36 per week
Salary: £12.50-£25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saint Agnes, TR5 0UD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KZ HCA