Overview
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS with MENTAL CARE EXPERIENCE. DAY SHIFTS, 12-HOURS SHIFT. Job types: Full-time, Permanent. 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. The Nursing home is located in Bradford and offers a range of specialist care for residents, ranging from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s care to care for stroke victims. Successful applicants will have 1-2 years experience preferably in a similar role. Salary: £12.82 per hour. No sponsorship provided. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA TEAMS MEETING. Work Environment: 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.
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.
* 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.
* Attitude: Cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding: Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
* Initiative: Ability to work on own initiative.
Requirements
* Right to work in the UK and within a commutable distance to Bradford.
* Full-time hours: 33-44 per week.
* 1-2 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
* DBS check required (assistance available) and 2 satisfactory references.
Benefits
* Permanent contract
* Day and Night shifts available
* 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
* Enhanced training
* Free uniforms
* 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
Interviews
Full training will be provided, face to face and online. We will require a DBS check which we can assist with and 2 satisfactory references. If you are interested in our offer and live in the area please apply below with your CV.
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