Care Assistants /Senior HCA with NVQ2 & 3
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the Uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role and able to work full-time 33-44 hours per week.
Salary: starting at £12.82 per hour
No sponsorship provided!
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This position is crucial in the healthcare system, as Mental Health Care Assistants play a vital role in helping individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Provide personal care and support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
- Therapeutic Engagement: Engage with patients in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and alleviate distress. This includes identifying factors that may increase agitation and employing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patients' conditions, including any changes in behavior or mood, and report these to the nursing staff.
- Supportive Environment: Create a safe and compassionate environment for patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected at all times.
- Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, to implement care plans and support patients effectively.
- Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis in patients and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well-being.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience in a care role,experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable
- Certifications: Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.
- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
- Ability to work on own initiative
Benefits of joining our team, we offer:
- Permanent contract
- Day Night shifts available
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
- Enhanced training
- 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
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
Full training will be provided, face to face and online
We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references
At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.
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Care Assistant/Seniot Care Assistants(Nursing Home ) in Ledston employer: SkyCare
Skycare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff, fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment in Winwick, Warrington. With a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a generous leave policy, ensuring a fulfilling career in healthcare. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive salary and a culture that values teamwork and respect.
