Job Description
Are you a caring and reliable person? If you have a passion to work in the health and social care industry, this fantastic opportunity for a Health Care Assistant could be right for you.
Your role will be based at The Homestead in Stanford-Le-Hope where you will play a key part in supporting and meeting the basic physical and social needs of the residents, in a way that maintains their dignity, privacy and independence. You will receive ongoing support and development that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career within health and social care.
If you are successful candidate for this position, you will be expected to provide a high level of service to the residents.
Some of your duties could include:
- Observing and report any changes in the condition of residents
- Making a friendly and homely environment for residents
- Assisting other staff to lift and turn bedridden residents
- Helping residents to move around and communicate
- Helping to shower and bathe the residents
- Assisting residents with dressing and eating
- Making sure that an adequate supply of clean clothing and linen is available for residents
- Serving meals
This is just a sample of some of the tasks you might be performing - it is a very varied role.
Personal Qualities :
- You will need the passion to work in health and social care, and be friendly, caring, reliable, punctual and honest.
Skills Required :
- You will need good communication and team working skills, as well as a willingness to learn and progress.
Future Prospects : This is an excellent opportunity for you to start your career within care. Fantastic training, initially working towards an NVQ Level 2 in care, with the opportunity to progress to a level 3 qualification after.
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