Overview
Apprentice Adult Care Support Staff role at The Growth Company: Education & Skills. This opportunity involves providing healthcare and care support for adults within homes and community settings.
Responsibilities
* Personal care for clients
* Cooking
* Household chores
* Assisting with medication
* Encouraging social and physical activities such as shopping
* Promoting clients' well-being and safety
* Assisting with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and eating to maintain personal well-being
* Health Monitoring: regularly monitoring vital signs and recording information to report to other healthcare professionals
* Social and Emotional Support: providing companionship, engaging in conversations, and offering emotional support to individuals and their families
* Activity Support: helping people take part in activities, encouraging new skills, supporting social and physical engagement within the community
* Empowering individuals to maintain control and choice, helping them achieve personal goals and live independently
* Work closely with other healthcare professionals, family members, and support staff to ensure a comprehensive and integrated care plan
* Accurately recording essential information in daily reports, including health updates, care plans, and incidents
Requirements and Qualifications
* New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of the team
* GCSE Maths and English C/4 or above
* Level 3 Health And Social Care Qualification
* Two weeks may be required to progress through next steps in the recruitment process
Personal Qualities
* Patience and empathy
* The ability to remain calm
* Understand individuals’ reactions and provide sensitive patient support
Skills
* Strong verbal communication skills to interact with individuals, families, and other professionals
* The ability to work well with others in a healthcare or social care setting
* Attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy in monitoring conditions and documenting information
* Good organization and time management to manage a workload effectively
Job Details
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Education Management
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