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Overview
As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you’ll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident’s family on the phone, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.
Responsibilities
* Plan and implement care that provides residents with security, dignity and independence.
* Lead a team of Care Assistants and maintain the highest standards of care.
* Support residents and families to deliver truly personalised care plans.
* Assist with direct care tasks (e.g., mobility, meals) and communicate with residents with kindness and respect.
* Support the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; facilitate activities for physical and mental stimulation; assist with medication administration as required.
* Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with colleagues.
Qualifications
* Ideally, Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (S/NVQ) and prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent.
* Background in person-centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
* Brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people; good record keeping and time management; courteous and kind communication with residents and co-workers.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.
To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and reliable. We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and colleagues attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You also have the ability to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
Benefits
We’ll provide full training, and you will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits to support your physical and psychological well-being. Benefits include:
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online – around-the-clock GP consultation via app (for you and your children under 16)
* Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a committed team
* Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
* Wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7) for you and family
* Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral
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* Hospitals and Health Care
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