Care Assistant

HC-One • Yorkshire, VA

340d

About The Position

In your role as a Care Assistant at HC-One, you'll value kindness above all. 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. This is a full time role only of 33 or 44h/ week, we require fully flexibility. By joining HC-One you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Right now, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home. Whether we're providing long or short-term, convalescence, respite or palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times. As a Care Assistant under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart. It's about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. And, whether you're helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you'll always have their well-being in mind above anything else. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic and committed attitude towards care.
• Ability to provide compassionate and kind care to residents.
• Flexibility to work full-time hours of 33 or 44 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals.
• Take responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of residents under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Deliver care that maintains residents' dignity and individuality.
• Engage in general activities within the care home to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Recognize signs of possible abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to report concerns.

Benefits

• Great work life balance
• An hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal available 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 - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees