Location: Tunbridge Wells, UK
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Permanent
Shifts: Day and Night shifts available
Job Summary:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team at a nursing home in Tunbridge Wells. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to our residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met with dignity and respect.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
* Support residents with meal preparation and feeding where necessary.
* Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' well-being.
* Monitor and report any changes in residents' health or behaviour to senior staff.
* Assist with mobility and use of equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
* Ensure a safe and clean living environment for residents.
* Follow care plans and ensure person-centred care is delivered at all times.
* Work collaboratively with nurses, other care staff, and families to provide the best care possible.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar care role is desirable but not essential (full training provided).
* A caring and compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Right to work in the UK.
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential).
* Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for night shifts and weekends.
* Full training and career development opportunities.
* Support to gain NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care.
* Flexible working hours to suit work-life balance.
* Company pension scheme.
* Free uniform and DBS check.
* Friendly and supportive working environment.
If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to be part of a caring and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Charles Perry at Apply with your most up to date CV to be considered.
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