Health Care Assistant

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT. We are looking to recruit experienced health care assistants to join our team at Silverdale Care Home. As a Health Care Assistant your role is to provide dignified and individualised support to older people who may require extra assistance. You will work as part of an established team providing support to our residents with day to day care. You will need to be a kind, caring individual who likes to provide care and support helping others. Principal Duties Include: To assist in providing highest standards of personal care and attention for the residents. To assist with personal hygiene as per care plan. Providing support at mealtimes, helping to serve meals, prepare tables. Promote independence and wellbeing of our residents. To be polite and helpful at all times i.e. appropriate conduct and attitude towards the residents, visitors and colleagues at all times. We are offering day and night shifts (you will need to advise if you have a preference). This role is physically demanding but also provides the opportunity to learn and grow and ensure that our residents are provided with a high standard of person-centred care. A full induction programme will be provided upon commencement of employment. We provide an ongoing training programme throughout each year to promote professional development. We will require an enhanced DBS check. Uniform is provided. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Michelle on email office@silverdalecare.com to request the application form. This post is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.