Health Care Assistant - Newcastle

Medsolve is proud to be supporting a successful family-run business who are a top care home provider based in the North East of England who are currently recruiting for a Health Care Assistant to work in their care home based in Newcastle.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay.

Investment in training.

Fantastic working environment.

25% discount loyalty card.

Pension scheme.

Comprehensive induction.

Full training package.

Dedicated development plan.

Your duties as a Health Care Assistant will include:

Assist in the provision of care.

Ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality.

Act as a role model for the other care staff.

Build up good relationships with the residents.

To assist residents to carry out their activities of daily living e.g. washing, dressing, eating and bathing.

Dispense medication and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course).

Complete, observe & review care planning needs for residents.

Complete and maintain accurate and legible records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

About you, the ideal Health Care Assistant:

· Great communication skills both written and verbal.

Previous experience within the care industry.

Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes.

Satisfactory DBS check, and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

Our client’s homes provide general nursing care, specialist dementia units and care of young people with physical disability.