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Healthcare AssistantinAylesburyinAylesburyPUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

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Meaningful Impact, Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of elderly residents and enhance their quality of life.
Competitive Pay, Attractive compensation ranging from £11.60 to £12.25 per hour, providing financial stability.
Comprehensive Benefits, Access to a well-rounded benefits package, including paid e-learning and professional development sponsorship.
Health and Wellbeing Support, 24/7 access to an online GP and monthly off-site massage sessions to promote employee well-being.
Social Engagement, Team-building events and experiences foster a friendly and supportive work environment.
Flexibility, Full-time positions with flexible day and night shifts to accommodate personal schedules.
Recognition and Rewards, Opportunities for employee recognition through a rewards and recognition scheme and a referral scheme that offers financial bonuses.
Peverel Court Care is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant for their Stone House Nursing Home in Aylesbury, offering a competitive pay rate of £11.60 - £12.25 per hour. This role involves delivering exceptional elderly care, where you will provide personal care to residents as guided by their individual care plans, while also promoting their overall wellbeing. The position is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week with flexible working hours available.

Candidates should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong service-oriented mindset, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The company offers an extensive benefits package, including paid e-learning, access to an online GP, social events, a rewards scheme, and opportunities for professional development. A commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for both residents and staff is essential.
Meaningful Impact, Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of elderly residents and enhance their quality of life.
Competitive Pay, Attractive compensation ranging from £11.60 to £12.25 per hour, providing financial stability.
Comprehensive Benefits, Access to a well-rounded benefits package, including paid e-learning and professional development sponsorship.
Health and Wellbeing Support, 24/7 access to an online GP and monthly off-site massage sessions to promote employee well-being.
Social Engagement, Team-building events and experiences foster a friendly and supportive work environment.
Flexibility, Full-time positions with flexible day and night shifts to accommodate personal schedules.
Recognition and Rewards, Opportunities for employee recognition through a rewards and recognition scheme and a referral scheme that offers financial bonuses.

Useful skills for a Healthcare Assistant:
To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
 


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