HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Suffolk and surrounding areas
- Job Types: Full-Time and Part-time available, Permanent
- Location: Suffolk and surrounding areas
- Salary: £12.50 - £15.50 per hour (carer-driver)
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. NO CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED
Job Overview
Are you passionate about providing care and support to others? Are you a people person who enjoys interacting with people and sharing stories? We invite you to become a part of our dedicated team of Health Care Assistants at Graceage Care in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our service users, where you can make a meaningful impact and create moments of happiness in their lives.
Job Role
- Provide excellent personal care to customers in their day to day activities and fulfilling individual needs.
- Ensure vulnerable individuals are safeguarded from abuse and report any signs of alleged abuse which you may witness or be made aware off.
- To assist people with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their individual risk assessments and care plans.
- Prepare meals with knowledge of service user’s likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.
- Documenting records of service users such as their personal information, care plans, medical records, changes to health etc.
- To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
- Attend training seminars when requested.
Who we are looking for
- Compassionate, kind, dedicated individual.
- Good teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility to work alongside schedule changes and including weekends on a pro-rota basis.
- Honest, Reliable and Ability to Learn.
Key Requirements
- At least one month experience in providing personal care.
- Valid driving license with access to own car.
- Up-to-date Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is desirable but not essential.
- Must have a right to work in the UK.
Benefits of working with us
- Competitive hourly rate of salary from £12.50 to £15.50, depending on qualifications and experience
- Free access to Blue Light Card.
- Paid travel time.
- Flexible and negotiable schedules.
- Paid Shadow Shift.
- Free Uniform.
- Free DBS cost.
- Excellent technology to support seamless, cost-effective and time-efficient working environment.
- Access to support and mentoring from our supportive team.
- Access to skill development to advance career to senior roles over time; such as a Senior Health Care Assistant, Specialised Care Positions or becoming a Nurse assistant.
