Care Assistant inFairford inFairford PUBLISHED 8 JUL 2024
Retain Healthcare rEqNspO
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Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role.
Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow? If so, we invite you to become a vital member of our dedicated healthcare team as a Healthcare Assistant.Required:
- Kind, caring, compassionate individual - Driving licence and access to own car- UK work authorisationC.O.S not provided.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:
- When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
- Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
- Attending training and expanding your personal development
- Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
- When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
- Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis
Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:
- £250 joining bonus
- Employee assistance program
- Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
- Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
- Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
- FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
- Guaranteed Hours available
- FREE uniform
- Paid training
- DBS Rebate Reimbursement
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Free blue light card
- Weekly pay
- Easy online application
- Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
- Retain Rewards - local discounts
Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow? If so, we invite you to become a vital member of our dedicated healthcare team as a Healthcare Assistant.
Required:
- Kind, caring, compassionate individual - Driving licence and access to own car- UK work authorisationC.O.S not provided.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:
Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:
Required:
- Kind, caring, compassionate individual - Driving licence and access to own car- UK work authorisationC.O.S not provided.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:
- When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
- Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
- Attending training and expanding your personal development
- Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
- When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
- Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis
Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:
- £250 joining bonus
- Employee assistance program
- Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
- Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
- Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
- FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
- Guaranteed Hours available
- FREE uniform
- Paid training
- DBS Rebate Reimbursement
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Free blue light card
- Weekly pay
- Easy online application
- Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
- Retain Rewards - local discounts
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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