Job Title:
Healthcare Assistant
Location:
Christchurch, BH23 2UG
Salary:
A GBP 12 per hour
Job Type:
Full Time (Part time available too), Permanent role. 36 hours per week x4
We are looking for warm and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our beautiful Fairmile Grange in Christchurch.
As a Healthcare Assistant (Days), you will be an essential part of our dedicated team, working alongside Senior Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses to deliver personalised care. Your role will involve providing practical, physical, social, and emotional support to our residents. With sensitivity and respect, you will ensure that each individual's needs and wishes are met while communicating effectively with family, friends, and healthcare professionals.
Whether you are an experienced carer or new to the care sector, we are here to support your growth. At Fairmile Grange, we provide comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities, empowering you to thrive in your career in care. As part of our ambitious and expanding company, you will have the chance to make a real difference while being supported by our excellent team at Fairmile Grange.
Flexibility is key in this role, as it will involve working every other weekend. We also require availability for one, two, or three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. We can also offer alternative flexible working arrangements.
The Role
To assist in the delivery of care, planned and assessed by Senior Healthcare 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, and mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents. Support residents who may have a wide range of differing requirements, 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 the 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 residents' behalf. Act as a mentor to new Healthcare Assistants participating in induction programmes and ongoing 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-hour shifts per week. Care experience is desirable; however, it is not essential. Benefits
Salary from A GBP 12 per hour and enhanced pay for bank holidays. Funded learning opportunities: from HCA to Registered Nursing Associate. 28 days annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays. Paid breaks, free uniform, and free meals while on shift. Recognition and rewards programme. *A GBP 1000 Welcome Bonus. Terms and conditions for Welcome Bonus: A GBP 500 after 6 months of successful service (subject to completion of probation), followed by a further A GBP 500 after 1 year of successful service. Workplace pension scheme. Long service awards.
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Healthcare Assistant
Location:
Christchurch, BH23 2UG
Salary:
A GBP 12 per hour
Job Type:
Full Time (Part time available too), Permanent role. 36 hours per week x4
We are looking for warm and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our beautiful Fairmile Grange in Christchurch.
As a Healthcare Assistant (Days), you will be an essential part of our dedicated team, working alongside Senior Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses to deliver personalised care. Your role will involve providing practical, physical, social, and emotional support to our residents. With sensitivity and respect, you will ensure that each individual's needs and wishes are met while communicating effectively with family, friends, and healthcare professionals.
Whether you are an experienced carer or new to the care sector, we are here to support your growth. At Fairmile Grange, we provide comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities, empowering you to thrive in your career in care. As part of our ambitious and expanding company, you will have the chance to make a real difference while being supported by our excellent team at Fairmile Grange.
Flexibility is key in this role, as it will involve working every other weekend. We also require availability for one, two, or three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. We can also offer alternative flexible working arrangements.
The Role
To assist in the delivery of care, planned and assessed by Senior Healthcare 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, and mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents. Support residents who may have a wide range of differing requirements, 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 the 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 residents' behalf. Act as a mentor to new Healthcare Assistants participating in induction programmes and ongoing 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-hour shifts per week. Care experience is desirable; however, it is not essential. Benefits
Salary from A GBP 12 per hour and enhanced pay for bank holidays. Funded learning opportunities: from HCA to Registered Nursing Associate. 28 days annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays. Paid breaks, free uniform, and free meals while on shift. Recognition and rewards programme. *A GBP 1000 Welcome Bonus. Terms and conditions for Welcome Bonus: A GBP 500 after 6 months of successful service (subject to completion of probation), followed by a further A GBP 500 after 1 year of successful service. Workplace pension scheme. Long service awards.
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