At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist patients with daily living activities and monitor vital signs.
- Company: A luxury nursing home focused on independent living and dementia care.
- Benefits: Salary of £12.71 per hour, 28 days annual leave, and enhanced training.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available with a four-week rolling rota.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team in a warm environment dedicated to high-quality patient care.
- Qualifications: Minimum 6 months experience in a similar role and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
This Nursing Home has been developed to a vision for luxury care accommodation, supported by a service that supports an independent lifestyle and is warm and welcoming to family and friends. The team is experienced in residential and nursing provision, while also being trained to specialise in dementia care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care.
- Monitor and record patients' vital signs and report any changes to the nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Help patients with mobility and physical activities as required.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Assist with the administration of medication under supervision.
Qualifications
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
- Must live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 33 hours per week.
- Minimum 6 months experience preferably in a similar role.
- Experience in a similar role in the UK is desirable.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to follow care plans effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Experience providing care in a home care setting.
- Proficiency in English and basic IT skills.
- Prior experience in a care home environment.
- Team player.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- A caring and compassionate attitude towards patients and their families.
- Basic knowledge of healthcare and medical terminology.
- Relevant certifications such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care are beneficial.
- Flexibility in working hours and ability to adapt to different healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Salary: £12.71 per hour, Permanent contract.
- Day / Night / Flexible shifts available.
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays).
- Enhanced training.
- Diploma offered from day 1 of your start date.
- Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material.
- Set shift patterns: four-week rolling rota.
- Company pension.
- Employee discount.
- Free parking.
- Refer a carer programme.
- Store discount.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Training & Development.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling.
- DBS check required with assistance; 2 satisfactory references required.
Healthcare Assistants in Halifax employer: SkyCare Ltd
This luxury nursing home is located in the UK and offers a friendly working environment with enhanced training from day one. Employees benefit from a company pension, free uniforms, and an Employee Assistance Programme for counselling support.
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