Health Care Assistant

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[Employer hidden] was our first Care Home and has been open to residents for over 40 years. It has a lovely homely feel and over the years has gained an excellent reputation for being one of the best care provisions for residents with Dementia.

[Employer hidden] is located in an ideal position within Southport on Queens Road; only minutes away from local amenities, Hesketh Park, and a short walk away from the town centre, train station and the famous shopping area of Lord Street and the sea front.

The Role

At [Employer hidden], we are searching for a new Healthcare Assistant to join our team. You will be offering person-centred care and support to our residents to make sure they feel safe, secure and content.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will:

• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to resident’s needs, health and well-being
• Ensure clients are treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve at all times
• Work with residents and families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes, ensuring that our clients receive their individual dietary requirements, whilst promoting their independence
• Take an active role in identifying the changing needs of our clients and realise the importance of maintaining accurate documentation

About You

The right candidate will be:

• Passionate about delivering a high standard of care
• Patient, kind and understanding
• Reliable

Your Skills

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience and knowledge of Dementia, with an understanding of the varying behaviours and how it can affect their every day lives
• Be willing to work towards NVQ 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care
• Have good communication skills and literacy skills
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to use initiative

Qualifications

None required, but increased rate of pay if you hold a relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification. Experience within the care sector is preferred but not essential.

Employee Benefits

• Employee of the quarter rewards
• Reimbursed DBS cost
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Free uniform
• Subsidised meals
• Pension Scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to learn more about [Employer hidden] Care Group, follow the link below: www.benridgecaregroup.co.uk

Conditions apply

*Pay will be determined on age, experience and qualifications.