Health Care Assistant (Nights)

Are you a care worker looking for your next opportunity? Are you a caring and compassionate individual who can put residents needs at the priority of their daily tasks? Are you able to make a positive change to someone's daily life? If this sounds like you then Fernlea in Hazel Grove may have an exciting opportunity for you!

• Competitive Rates of pay starting at £12.00 per hours
• £0.40 per hour night enhancement

Training and ongoing support is provided throughout your career.

As a Care Assistant you will be expected to:

• To deliver hands on care to residents in a person cantered way while assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, re-positioning and movement of clients.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life and encourage participate in social and recreational activities.
• Exemplify our Philosophy of Care
• Act in accordance with the General Social Care Councils Code of Conduct
• Promote the good reputation of the home at all times.
• Observe, monitor and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.
• Carry out all duties in a safe manner showing regard to the health, safety and welfare of self, colleagues, patients and visitors to the home

The Ideal Care Assistant will:

• A friendly approach and the ability to put residents at ease, whatever their physical or social needs
• Delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
• A good knowledge of basic Health Care and hygiene standards
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence

What will you get as an Olea Care employee:

• Loyalty rewards for long service starting at 6 months service
• Ongoing support from day 1 of joining Olea Care.
• Comprehensive training and development delivered both practically and digitally.
• On-Site parking at all our homes.
• An enhanced rate of pay for night shifts.
• A holiday allowance of 5.6 weeks

We are an equal opportunities employer who holds Investors in People GOLD status and is committed to promoting the welfare and safety of our residents. All successful applications will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £12.40 per hour

Expected hours: 34.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship to work within the UK?
• Are you available to Interview on 14th, 15th or 16th May?

Experience:

• UK Adult care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person