Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant

St. Agnes, Cornwall

Full Time and Part Time Contracts

Are you a CARING and COMPASSIONATE person, wanting to improve the lives of others?

Do you love to work in a calm, welcoming homely environment?

Are you longing to work in a friendly and enthusiastic team?

Do you enjoy putting a smile on someone face, listening to stories, singing songs and willing to help the elderly out with daily tasks? If so, then becoming a Care Assistant may be the perfect career move for you. Whether you have previous experience or not we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of joining Karenza:

• Completive pay rates
• Enhancements paid for weekend – (time and a quarter)
• Enhancements paid for bank holidays – (double time)
• Career pathway, supported by training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking organisation
• Free training, DBS and parking
• £500 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward and Recognition Scheme

Job Purpose:

• The role of the Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy and healthy lives, by delivering person centred care, meaningful activities, support and companionship; helping residents to enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care, support and opportunities for fulfilment that they deserve.

Requirements:

• 16 years +
• Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
• Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for.
• Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
• Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
• Experience in health and social care is preferable not but essential
• Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care – Willingness to work towards

Shift Patterns:

• 07:00-13:00
• 13:00-19:00
• 07:00-19:00

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent