Health Care Assistant: Sponsorship Available

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Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Agency: Oaklands Nursing Home
Location: United Kingdom, York
Salary/Rate: Not Specified

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to patients in both home care and care home settings, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring the highest standards of care. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to follow care plans meticulously while fostering a supportive environment for our patients.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with their toileting needs, including continence promotion, by washing, dressing, and undressing, bathing, pressure area, mouth, and eye care.
Change the bedding, tidy the rooms of the residents.
Assist in serving meals, feeding residents who are unable to feed themselves, and ensuring that each resident receives the meal or diet.
Assist with resident admission and release, including the listing of resident possessions and apparel.
To convey relevant information about the service users to the nurse in charge. The individual plan of care may be regularly updated.
Any accident or unpleasant incident involving a resident or a member of staff should be reported immediately to the nurse in charge or SCA.
Maintain the privacy of the residents’ personal information.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care or equivalent or higher qualification
Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is desirable but not essential.
Strong command of English for effective communication with patients and colleagues.
A caring nature, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a team
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail in following care plans.