Job role: Health Care Assistant
Company’s name: NHS Jobs
Job location: Croydon
Salary: £13.20 an hour
Job sector: Health Care
Job reference: 1310995721
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About the Job: Health Care Assistant needed in NHS Jobs
This role as a Care Assistant in a Barchester care home offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support, ensuring residents’ daily needs are met with compassion and empathy. The role involves a variety of tasks, from assisting with daily living activities to offering companionship and creating memorable moments. It’s a chance to develop your skills and career in a fulfilling environment.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, feeding, and mobility. You will work closely with the care team to follow residents’ care plans and ensure their individual needs are met. Additionally, you will provide companionship, engage in activities, and create positive experiences for the residents. The role requires a compassionate and dedicated approach, as well as excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with residents and their families.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. With a focus on delivering person-centered care, the organization is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development, making it an attractive employer in the care sector.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you’ll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You’ll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It’s a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that’s as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It’s an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.
ABOUT YOU
To join us as a Care Assistant you’ll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you’ll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we’ll provide all the training you need to thrive.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme Employee of the Month’ rewards and Long Service Awards’
And so much more!
If you’d like to use your people skills in an organization that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be considered for this role, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. A can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach are essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.
