Health Care Assistant - Days & Nights Plymouth, England
Job description
Forget Me Not Care and Support Ltd provides high quality care, comfort and companionship, and delivers expertise in all five types of elderly care: dementia, nursing, residential, respite and palliative. We pride ourselves on the amazing care staff we provide at each of our customers care homes.
Our teams are integral to making everyday a special day for residents, and ensuring each moment really matters. Our care staff aim to become part of an existing team to support and provide enriching, person centred care.
If you are passionate about providing the very best care to residents and making a real difference to people’s lives, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Forget Me Not Care And Support.
Forget Me Not Care and Support are looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to be part of our exceptional team. We are looking for experienced carers, and we will provide you with all the support and training that you need to develop your career in care. We are seeking kind, caring, and committed individuals to join us at Forget Me Not Care. You will be part of an ambitious, growing company and supported by an excellent Team.
You will receive:
- Starting Salary £10.50 leading to £10.75 per hr. after 12week probation period.
- Government Funded learning opportunities
- 28 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of bank holidays
- Full, part time day and night shifts available
- Free uniform
- Workplace pension scheme
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Training Paid
- DBS Paid
What dose your new Healthcare Assistant role look like:
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of care, which is planned and assessed by Senior Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses by directly providing practical, physical, social, and emotional care. HCAs support all residents with sensitivity and respect for each individual’s needs and wishes, communicating with family, friends and other healthcare professionals on the resident’s behalf. Under instruction of the Team Leader/Nurse at the care home you are allocated to.
You must have your own transport, be in walking distance or use public transport to get you to the nominated place of work,
A day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant For Forget Me Not Care and Support:
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, toileting, manual handling & mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents
- Support residents who may have a wide range of differing requirements and whose needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care
- Join and assist in hobbies or crafts, daily Wellbeing activities, entertainment and home events
- Write and maintain accurate records of care on a daily basis, maintaining fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to Nurses/Team Leaders/Allocated Lead.
- Support nutritional needs of residents by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to Nurses/Team Leaders/Allocated Lead
- Assist in the care of maintaining skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to nurses etc
- Communicate with family, friends and other healthcare professionals on the resident’s behalf if required (1-1) or refer to allocated lead
What makes a successful candidate:
- A positive and friendly attitude is essential
- You actively demonstrate good communication skills
- You have a caring and empathetic approach to work
- Flexibility is required, the role will include working every other weekend
- You are available to work one, two or three 12 hours shifts per week
Our values:
Our Ethos is 'Your Care, Your Way' promoting choice and independence where appropriate. We are looking for individuals that share in our values to make a big difference to the residents in our care. We want our team members to bring the following to their role:
- Enjoyment – we believe it’s important for the residents and staff to enjoy themselves
- Thinking on you feet – go with the flow; no two days are ever the same.
- Creative – find thoughtful and imaginative ways to connect with each resident.
- Passion - We can give you the tools, you need to bring the passion
Working Hours:
- Full Time, Part Time
- Every other weekend
- Nights
What You Need To Do Now:
Click ‘Apply Now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£10.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 001CA
