Health Care Assistant
Allington, Kent
RCH Care Homes
Maidstone Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
- Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
- Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
- Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
- Assisting residents with mobility and support
Requirements
- A kind, caring and compassionate nature
- Passionate and keen to develop new skills
- A good listener with patience
- Flexibility, due to shift work
- Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
- Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK
Benefits
- Ongoing training and support to further your career
- A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged
- Full and comprehensive induction
- Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox
- Company pension scheme
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Refer a friend bonus
- 2 free uniforms
- Parking available on site
Although we don t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)
Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
A minimum of 3 months experience in a care environment
Both permanent and part time positions are available.
All applicatants must be double vaccinated
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