Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant
Full-time, Part-time
Based in Kenley, South Croydon, CR8
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications

Job description

• The Care Assistants in conjunction with the Manager and Senior staff are responsible for ensuring the home runs in such a way that the Residents physical and mental state are kept at their optimum and that they are as happy as possible
• To assist and enable residents to look after their physical, psychological and emotional needs, to help with bathing, toileting, eating meals, to encourage stimulation and help promote the quality of the life for all residents
• To maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, staff members and visitors
• Complete all Daily Care Records and other relevant documentation

Requirements

• Genuine interest in and experience of working with elderly, frail, and dementia
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Willingness to participate in training programmes / staff meetings

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with elderly and frail
• Good knowledge of Dementia
• NVQ2 or Care Certificate
• Covid Vaccinations or Valid Exemption

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-48 per week

Salary: £10.42-£10.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kenley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work a long day from 7.45am to 8pm?

Experience:

• Adult Care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AS/Apr2023