We have opportunities available for Bank Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team. Although an existing relevant qualification would be an advantage it isn't compulsory and all training will be provided. All training is provided.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Bank (zero hours) position where you will be helping to cover absences and holidays, sometimes at short notice, including weekends, evenings and nights. Therefore, we would appreciate applicants giving careful consideration to their flexibility and availability before applying.
12 hour shifts, times you may be expected to cover:
* 8am to 8pm
* 8pm to 8am
What we expect from you:
* The ability to be flexible, as a bank employee you will be helping to cover periods of absence of permanent staff, sometimes at short notice.
* An ability to communicate clearly & effectively with residents, family and other staff.
* Commitment to providing high standards of care
* Professional and reliable
* Empathetic
* The ability to take direction from senior staff
* Smart appearance/personal presentation
What you can expect your duties to include (this list is an example and not an exhaustive list of duties):
* Supporting and/or enabling residents with activities of daily living (including washing, dressing, feeding, mobilising), following their individual care plans
* Escorting residents on arranged medical or social trips
* General day to day social interaction, enabling and encouraging independence where possible
* Recording both yours and the residents activities accurately and in a timely manner using our Care Management app, Log My Care (work phones provided for this purpose)
* Promoting and maintaining at all times the resident's privacy, choice, personal dignity, independence and comfort.
* At all times being aware of and working to the principles of -
Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Infection Control, Confidentiality
What you can expect from us:
* A welcoming and friendly team
* Support to achieve your training needs
* Enhanced rate for weekends and Public Holidays
* Access to Healthshield healthcare plan offering help with the cost of dental, optical and other medical costs, 24/7 counselling service and discounting scheme (following successful completion of 6 months probation).
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person