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Make a meaningful difference in residents' lives through compassionate care.
Build strong, meaningful relationships with residents and support their emotional well-being.
Enjoy a competitive salary ranging from £13:00 to £16:00 per hour.
Work in a supportive team environment with talented colleagues.
Flexible scheduling options, including day, night, and weekend shifts.
Opportunity for full-time employment with potential job stability.
Access to on-site parking for convenience.
The Health Care Assistant role at Go-To Outsourcing in Crewe involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents, enabling them to maintain their independence. Responsibilities include assisting with mealtimes, personal care, activities, and offering emotional support to foster meaningful relationships.
Candidates must have experience in a similar environment and possess a valid Enhanced DBS check, while vaccination and moving and handling training are also essential. Though a driving license is desirable, it is not mandatory. This full-time position offers a salary of £13.00 to £16.00 per hour, includes on-site parking, and requires availability for both day and night shifts, as well as weekends.
Candidates must have experience in a similar environment and possess a valid Enhanced DBS check, while vaccination and moving and handling training are also essential. Though a driving license is desirable, it is not mandatory. This full-time position offers a salary of £13.00 to £16.00 per hour, includes on-site parking, and requires availability for both day and night shifts, as well as weekends.
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Our talented care colleagues make an incredible difference in our residents' lives, providing the highest standard of person-centred care and support, to help maintain their independence. Supporting with mealtimes, personal care, and activities, as well as providing emotional support to ensure you build strong, meaningful relationships.
Requirements
Experience in similar environment: Essential
Vaccinated: Essential
DBS (Enhanced): Essential
Moving and handling training: Essential
Driving licence: Desirable
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13:00 - £16:00 per hour
Benefits
Our talented care colleagues make an incredible difference in our residents' lives, providing the highest standard of person-centred care and support, to help maintain their independence. Supporting with mealtimes, personal care, and activities, as well as providing emotional support to ensure you build strong, meaningful relationships.
Requirements
Experience in similar environment: Essential
Vaccinated: Essential
DBS (Enhanced): Essential
Moving and handling training: Essential
Driving licence: Desirable
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13:00 - £16:00 per hour
Benefits
- On-site parking
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.
- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control
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