Nursing assistant with NVQ3 in Health and Social Care in Erith

Job Type: Full-time

No sponsorship provided, only locally based applicants.

About the role:

As a Nursing Assistant you will be expected to participate as a member of the Care Team to plan, lead, monitor and deliver high quality care to residents in line with their care plans, under the supervision and guidance of the Home Manager. You will be assisting residents with their daily activities and identifying and assisting them with their needs and preferences. You will be expected to communicate effectively, promote privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individual rights and also participate in protecting our vulnerable residents from any harm or abuse. You will work alongside the Registered Nurse to ensure that Resident's health and wellbeing needs, within the Nursing Assistant limitations. You must hold a NVQ/ Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care alongside completion of the Nursing Assistant program.

Location: Care Centre is situated in the Borough of Greenwich and is a modern 3-storey home specialising in nursing and dementia care for up to 50 older people, as well as 24 young residents living with a physical disability.

Benefits:

• Pay: Up to £13.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 33 – 44 per week
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Mobility Assistance: Assist residents with mobility, helping them move around the facility, transferring them between beds and chairs, and ensuring they can navigate their environment safely.
• Monitoring Vital Signs: Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate. Monitor changes and report concerns to nursing staff.
• Feeding and Nutrition: Assist residents with eating and drinking, ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration according to dietary needs.
• Emotional Support: Provide emotional support to residents and their families, creating a comforting and supportive environment.
• Maintaining Cleanliness and Safety: Keep patient rooms and common areas clean, change bed linens, and follow infection control protocols.
• Communication: Serve as the primary contact for residents, communicating needs and concerns to nursing staff and ensuring care plans are followed.

Skills Required:

• Compassion and Patience: Careful attitude and ability to remain patient in challenging situations.
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift and move patients safely.
• Attention to Detail: Observe changes in residents' conditions and report promptly.
• Teamwork and Communication: Collaborate with the care team and communicate effectively across all levels.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a nursing assistant.
• NVQ3 in Health and Social Care.
• Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, memory care, and hospice support is desirable.
• Familiarity with patient observation techniques, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring.
• Experience in a similar role in the UK is desirable.
• Flexibility in working hours and ability to adapt to different healthcare settings.
• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months without sponsorship.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Caring and compassionate.
• Reliable.
• Ability to follow care plans effectively and communicate at all levels.

Additional Support and Training:

• Full training provided.
• Support to progress in your role.
• Flexible hours for work/life balance.
• Christmas bonus scheme.
• Rewarding career with emphasis on clients.

Please note we are not able to support applications that require sponsorship. DBS check required, assisted free of charge, and 2 satisfactory references needed. Join us if you are passionate about providing compassionate care. Apply with your updated CV.