Healthcare assistant

cation: Tunbridge Wells, UK
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Permanent
Shifts: Day and Night shifts available

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team at a nursing home in Tunbridge Wells. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to our residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met with dignity and respect.

• Assist residents with daily personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents with meal preparation and feeding where necessary.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' well-being.
• Monitor and report any changes in residents' health or behaviour to senior staff.
• Assist with mobility and use of equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Ensure a safe and clean living environment for residents.
• Follow care plans and ensure person-centred care is delivered at all times.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, other care staff, and families to provide the best care possible.

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar care role is desirable but not essential (full training provided).
• A caring and compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential).
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

• Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for night shifts and weekends.
• Full training and career development opportunities.
• Support to gain NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care.
• Flexible working hours to suit work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to be part of a caring and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Charles Perry at Apply with your most up to date CV To be Considered.