Health Care Assistant (Days)

Health Care Assistant (Days) Norwich, England

Larchwood Nursing Home
Full Time Norwich, England 10 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Currently accepting UK applicants only

We are looking for a care assistant to join our team at Larchwood Care Home.

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living
  • Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
  • Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
  • Observe care planning needs for Residents and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
  • Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
  • Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required
  • Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
  • Report on well-being of Residents
  • Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
  • Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc
  • Assist Residents who need help during meal times
  • Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc

We are looking for:

  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Team player
  • Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
  • NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Norwich, NR7 0RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Have you checked where our home is located?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Health Care Assistant (Days)
Larchwood Nursing Home

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