Job Description
Healthcare assistants
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
No sponsorship provided!
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 36-44 hours per week.
Care Centre is a purpose-built 60 bed care centre situated in New Wortley in Leeds. We specialise in Nursing Complex Care, Dementia Care and Physical Disabilities.
Successful applicants, will have 1-2 years experience preferably in a similar role.
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Responsibilities include:
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living.
* Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
* Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
* Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete daily records as instructed
* Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.
* Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required
* Answer the door and telephone appropriately
* Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
* Report on well-being of Residents
* Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc
Requirements
Requirements for the role
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* 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.
* Team player
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
* Experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is mandatory
Benefits
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.
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.
If you are interested in our offer and live in the area please apply below with your CV, fill in and return us the application form attached and one of our consultants will be in touch.