Agudas Israel Housing Association have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their growing team based at Beis Pinchos Nursing Home in North London. You will start work with us on a full-time, permanent basis (flexible shift patterns), and in return receive a competitive salary of £11.50 - £12.00 per hour (negotiable depending on experience).
Beis Pinchos is a forty-four capacity Jewish care home, providing an excellent interior and atmosphere for a comfortable retirement, with skilled and friendly carers on hand throughout the day and night.
With comfortable dining and living areas, Beis Pinchos supports active daily living, also with good wheelchair access and an enclosed garden. Carers are experienced in a depth of care issues, including in the provision of services for individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Key responsibilities of our Healthcare Assistant:
- Acquainting yourself in the handover meetings and from the establishment's records with the likely needs of the residents and to respond accordingly
- Encouraging residents to maintain their independence by allowing them to undertake such normal, personal daily living activities for which they are individually capable
- Assisting in basic home nursing procedures as required
- Being involved in the social activities with residents e.g. outings, exercising and other simulative activities
- Developing and maintaining close links with relatives, friends etc.
- Being aware of the contents of any social work/hospital reports and observe the confidentiality of such reports
- Exercising responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act as laid down or as amended from time to time
- Attending staff meeting and any relevant meetings of the home as may be required.
- Receiving individual supervision from your line manager
- Assisting, as delegated, in the training and support of volunteers
What we're looking for in our Healthcare Assistant:
- Basic Literacy & Numeracy skills
- Willing to undertake QCF or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the resident and the role of the Carer/Health Care Assistant (HCA)
- Willing to develop skills and competency relevant to the role
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday
- Company pension scheme
- Uniform provided
- Meals at subsidized costs
- Flexible working pattern
- Employee of the month award
- Gym / Wellbeing benefit
- NEW! Refer a friend scheme
Please note that candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
To submit your CV for this exciting Healthcare Assistant opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now!
This role may be relevant if you have previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care, Social Worker, Home Support, Child Support, Elderly Care, Adult Care, Mental Health Worker, Relief Carer, Waking Night Worker, Outreach Support, Dementia Care, Health Care Assistant, Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Youth Worker, Project Worker.