The role: To assist in the delivery of care, planned and assessed by Senior Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by directly providing practical, physical, social and emotional care.Supporting all residents in a manner sensitive to each individual's needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times. Main duties and responsibilities as Healthcare Assistant Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, toileting, manual handling & mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents.Support residents who may have a wide range of differing requirements and whose needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care.Join and assist in hobbies or crafts, daily Wellbeing activities, entertainment, and home events.Write and maintain accurate records of care daily, maintaining fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to nurses.Support nutritional needs of residents by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to nurses.Accompany residents to appointments.Assist in the care of maintaining skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to nurses.Communicate with family, friends and other healthcare professionals on the resident's behalf.Act as a mentor to new Healthcare Assistants participating in induction programmes, and on-going development of their practice. Skills and experience you need as Healthcare Assistant A positive and friendly attitude is essential.You actively demonstrate good communication skills.You have a caring and empathetic approach to work.Flexibility is required, the role will include working every other weekend.You are available to work one, two or three 12 hours shifts per week.Care experience is desirable however not essential. Benefits: Salary up to £12 per hour and enhanced pay for bank holidaysFunded learning opportunities – from HCA to Registered Nursing Associate.28 days annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays.Paid breaks and Free uniform and Free meals whilst on shift.Recognition and Rewards programme.*£1000 Welcome Bonus Terms and conditions for Welcome Bonus: £500 after 6 months' successful service (subject to completion of probation), followed by a further £500 after 1 years' successful service).Workplace pension scheme.Long Service Awards.Career Progression Opportunities and Employee Assistance Programme.Care friends: Our Employee Referral and Rewards App is your ticket to helping us recruit the best talent for our Care Homes. For each successful referral placement for our open positions, you have the potential to earn more than £500 over time, thanks to the points you accrue! Curious? Contact the recruitment team for details! Equal Opportunity EmployerEncore is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
