Healthcare assistant( Nursing and Care Home) 33

Healthcare assistant 33-44 hours per week focuses on support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.

What the role involves

• Support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
• Patient Care: Provide personal care.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patients' conditions, including any changes in behavior or mood.

Skills and requirements

• HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS with MENTAL CARE EXPERIENCE.
• Experience: Previous experience in a care role,experience with dementia,Schizophrenia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable.
• Certifications: Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Confirmed role details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
• Successful applicants, will have 1-2 years experience preferably in a similar role.
• Permanent contract.
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays).

Candidate fit

• patience, respectful communication, careful record keeping, and dependable care standards

Additional role context

• Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, to implement care plans.
• Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis in patients and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well-being.