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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealthcare Assistant with Directorio Rural in York, England, United Kingdom\n\n Be the difference in your patients lives! As Health Care Assistant (HCA), you will be responsible for a 24 hour service assisting the nursing staff to implement the care plans of patients. The nursing staff will decide the detailed care plans in conjunction with best practice (e.g., NICE guidelines), and HCAs will participate in the development and implementation of daily activities to support the care plans. We have vacancies across both our Newbridge (Sutton Coldfield) and York site. Key Responsibilities Required Youll be required to ?undertake regular physical observations of patients, as directed by nursing staff, and feedback on their level of risk appropriately.You will support and supervise patients at meal times which can include assisting nurses with Naso-gastic feeding, and be able to work within the NICE guidelines alongside the Health and Safety policies we hold at Schoen Clinic.Further duties will include (but not limited to): To be responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with the patients. To liaise with Staff Nurses, Occupational Therapists and MDT members in terms of unit activity. To report any issue of concern to Staff Nurses. Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding principles in all dealings with our patients. Assist the wider Occupational Therapy team, Psychology, and Psychiatry teams to deliver therapies, as time permits, and with agreement of nursing staff. As per the needs of the hospital, help staff and support other on-site services. Skills & Requirements The successful candidate will have a good standard of education, with an NVQ level 2 in healthcare or equivalent length of experience and be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills. Working within a healthcare setting is essential however working within eating disorders or dementia is not as we will provide you with a full robust induction. You must also have an understanding of the mental health act, mental capacity act, safeguarding of patients and human rights. Benefits You will have access to a wide range of benefits which include (but not limited to): 25 days holiday + bank holidays, which increases with the length of service Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Paid emergency leave Professional development opportunities so that you can build your career with us Contributory pension scheme with Royal London Enhanced Private Medical Insurance with BUPA including access to a private GP service, free screening, and the inclusion of pre-existing conditions. Dental Cover Recognition schemes for employees Eye care scheme with Specsavers Online benefits portal with high street and online shopping discounts Winter flu jabs EAP assistance on a range of topics and concerns "}