Senior Health Care Assistant
Prenton and Surrounding Area
Smart Recruit Group are looking for experienced and reliable Senior Healthcare Assistants to provide person centred care to clients within local Residential and Nursing homes in Prenton and the surrounding areas. Our friendly and experienced team has an outstanding reputation with both our clients and staff across the North and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on quality, dependability and a real dedication to building lasting relationships with clients and staff.
As a health care assistant, you will be supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our society to live the most independent and fulfilling life possible. This position requires a natural friendliness and you should be able to establish warm, professional relationships with elderly service users; therefore, we are looking for Healthcare Assistants with a caring and compassionate nature. You will provide individual care as required by each person you care for in order to meet and fulfil their personal needs whilst ensuring that each person's dignity and individuality is upheld and their independence.
This role is ideal for candidates who are looking for flexible working hours- full time or part time and for those who can commit to short notice shifts and Ad Hoc as well as in advance. If you want to make a big difference in the lives of those who require daily support, you will be caring, considerate, hardworking and committed to providing the highest standard of care.
Responsibilities include:
* Providing personal care and emotional support.
* Communicating clearly with residents and their families.
* Light domestic responsibilities.
* Following care plans and other instructions.
* Safe moving and handling of service users.
* Supporting with medication administration.
* Participation in activities in the home and out in the community.
* Undertaking shifts on short notice.
* Medication Management
It is essential that you meet the following criteria:
* Have at least 6 months paid experience as a care assistant /care worker or support worker within the last 2 years.
* Right to work in the UK.
* Hold a valid DBS registered with the online update service or you should be willing to pay for a full DBS Check.
* Able to provide references details for the last four years employment.
* You should have excellent communication skills.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* UK Health Care: 1 year (preferred)
* Senior Health Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* DBS registered with the Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person