Healthcare Assistant

Stratton Mills are recruiting for a passionate and caring Health Care Assistant to work Full time for our client in the Oakland area.

The successful candidate will be working full time in a care home on a permanent basis. You will support residents and add value to their lives through assisting them in their daily activities, be that with; personal care, companionship or general support.

Some experience is preferred however our emphasis is upon gaining new members of staff that truly care for residents, as a positive can-do attitude will greatly benefit the post holder and the residents.

When you work with us you are a valued team member, we have a passion for supporting and developing our staff and believe happy carers means happy clients.

Being an equal opportunities employer, we will consider candidates from a variety of backgrounds and have worked successfully with nurses and clients from many backgrounds.

These are some of the key qualities we are looking for:

• Thoughtfulness
• Good listening skills
• A caring nature
• Kindness
• Joyful
• A people person
• A good heart

Job Role:

• look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Client using a person-centred approach, Including personal care
• Observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights.
• To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their Family and Friends.
• Actively support other Care Workers.
• To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Caring Hand’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Follow Care plans accurately and keep records where required.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the care home.

Benefits of role:

• Holiday pay accrued from the start
• A great support network
• Job satisfaction
• Close knit team
• In House training
• Great appreciation of a job well done

Applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, paragraphs 1-4.

Our main emphasis is upon gaining new team members that truly care for our clients, if you are a people person with a caring nature, please click Apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £8.21 - £8.75/hour

• To actively market Stratton Mills and promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of Stratton Mills at all times.

In return Stratton Mills can offer:

• Flexible shift patterns available.

• Holiday pay accrued from the start.

Applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, paragraphs 1-4.