Care Assistant

HCPA Ltd ,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £8.55 per hour

Overview

Herts Good Care is a non-profit company, supporting adult care providers across Hertfordshire to fill their permanent positions. We are currently working with Queensway House to find a Care Assistant to join their team. Job Shift: Days or Nights, Evenings and Weekends Location: Hemel Hempstead Type of Provider: Care Home (Residential) Assisting older adults living with Dementia Salary: £8.55 to 8.75 Per Annum Hours of Work: Flexible Driving Required: No Contract Type: Full Time Contract Part Time Contract 0 Hours Contract About the company Our home offers first class care for residents over 65 and located in Hemel Hempstead. The home also benefits from substantial grounds which are often used for outdoor activities. Each one of our residents enjoys unique, personalised care, built around them and designed to make their stay with us as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. Why should I apply for the role of Care Assistant with this company? Full training from experienced trainers Mentoring, full induction Offer pathway's in Leadership Shift patterns are from 8am to 2pm or 14pm to 8pm, We also offer long days 8am to 8pm. Alternating weekends. Competitive rates of pay Rolling rotas and flexibility Subsidised hot meals Training such as NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2-5 offered and encouraged. Perkbox - 100s free perks (Discounts when shopping at more than 1000 supermarkets and more than 20000 local shops, free phone insurance, discounted cinema tickets and many more) Company Pension. Generous Annual Leave. What does the role of Care Assistant involve? Supporting Residents getting up or , going to bed and accurate recording of various forms Ensuring Residents dignity is maintained Engaging with activities Deliver a high level of compassionate personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications, bathing etc. Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Keyworker and Care Plan documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed. Support co-workers and senior staff on duty at all times for the benefit of the residents and staff. Ensure the individual rights of residents and staff are safeguarded in accordance with the Homes Philosophy of Care by being aware of the working practices and activities being actioned. Maintain client, staff and business confidentiality at all times. Strong English communication skills both verbally and written. What makes the perfect Care Assistant? Caring Compassionate Patient and empathetic Flexible and approachable with a positive attitude, even under pressure Self motivated If you are interested in this position please apply today and we will call you within the next couple of days. If this is not the right job for you, we have over 200 positions which you can search and apply by visiting www.hertsgoodcare.com.