Health Care Assistant

Job title:

Health Care Assistant

Company

We Care Group

Job description

Health Care AssistantWe Care GroupWe Care Group are a family owned company. Founded on the tradition of healthcare excellence, we bring a combination of the highest quality health care services and experienced, compassionate and dedicated staff to all of our nursing and care homesWe offer a warm, supportive and uplifting environment, where our residents are able to maintain their own individuality and feel at home. We take pride in being both small enough to care and large enough to be able to care. After all, we believe in ‘caring for our loved ones, like they cared for us!’Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Wanting to take the next step in your healthcare career?Job OverviewAs a Health Care Assistant, you will be implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care. You will be part of a team of Health Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest of standards and you will be a positive influence on the rest of the team.About youYou will have or be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and ideally 1 years experience in the care sector. What’s essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people as well as a kind and caring attitude. You will know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. Whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind. Well, after all, it’s just in your nature.BenefitsDBS costs are covered and uniforms provided by EmployerEmployer Contributory Pension of 3%Employee Assistance ProgrammeCompany Events (such as Care Awards)Buddy System (£200)Employee of the Month (£100)Employee Competitions with Love2Shop VouchersOption to join the Blue Light Card SchemeFree Tea/Coffee and Soup/SandwichesFree On-Site ParkingJob RequirementsNVQ Level 2 or equivalent.1 years of previous experience in a similar role is desirable.Must possess a positive attitude and be passionate about working with vulnerable adultsAbout the roleResponsibilities and Duties of the JobTo ensure Residents retain their dignity and individuality at all times.To assist in the general day-to-day activities within the Home.To maintain a safe and secure environment for Residents, staff members and visitors.To provide personal care e.g. washing, feedingAttend statutory training and any other training as directed by the managementOur Value-Based Personal QualitiesWorking TogetherInvolve our residents, family, external agencies & colleagues.Speak up when things go wrong.Respect and DignityUnderstand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices.Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk-taking.Everybody CountsEnsuring no one is discriminated against or excluded.Understand human rights and their impact on care delivery.Facilitating people to speak up about concerns and acting upon them.Commitment to Quality of CareStriving for quality in everything we do recognise and understanding what quality in care means for people within our homes.Being accepting of criticism and focusing on improvement.Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge.CompassionTreating people with kindness.Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment.Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service.Improving LivesFocus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas.Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to our residents.Improving outcomes for people.Ensuring appropriate services are provided for our residents.Please note that the duties and requirements in this job description may change as the needs of our service users and homes change. They may also change to align with future policies.About the companyWe Care Group is an award-winning specialist care provider with a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding person-centred care to residents across the North and Northwest of England.Required Criteria

• Right to Work in the UK
• Must possess a positive attitude and be passionate about working with vulnerable adults

Desired Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• 1 years of previous experience in a similar role

Skills you’ll need

Expected salary

£12 per hour

Location

Wirral, Merseyside

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:41:15 GMT

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