Health Care Assistant

Join Our Fantastic Team at Meadow Rose Nursing Home!

Are you a compassionate, caring, and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives?

At Meadow Rose Nursing Home, a welcoming 56-bed care home, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in a warm, supportive, and family-oriented environment. We are looking for enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to join our fantastic team and help deliver outstanding person-centred care to our residents.

Whether you have previous care experience or are looking to develop a rewarding career in health and social care, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents with their daily living needs while promoting dignity, independence, choice, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care, including dressing, bathing, showering, toileting, grooming, and mobility.
• Supporting residents with high-level care needs in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• Assisting residents during mealtimes and encouraging adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Supporting residents to maintain independence and use mobility and communication aids safely.
• Accompanying residents to medical appointments and community activities when required.
• Responding promptly to the nurse call system and providing assistance as needed.
• Maintaining accurate daily records and reporting changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Reporting incidents, concerns, complaints, or safeguarding issues to the Nurse or Home Manager.
• Ensuring all equipment is used safely, maintained appropriately, and any faults are reported immediately.
• Participating in handovers to remain informed about residents' care needs and any updates within the home.
• Encouraging social interaction, hobbies, and activities to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to provide the highest standards of care.
• Following all Care Home policies, procedures, and professional standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A caring, compassionate, and patient nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to delivering excellent care.
• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and independence for residents.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a care setting.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards one).
• Understanding of person-centred care practices.

Why Join Meadow Rose Nursing Home?

Be part of a friendly and supportive team
Rewarding work that makes a difference every day
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career progression opportunities
Supportive management team
Competitive rates of pay
A warm and welcoming working environment

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about caring for others and would like to join our dedicated team at Meadow Rose Nursing Home, we would love to hear from you.

Become part of a team that values compassion, respect, dignity, and excellence in care.

Apply now and help us make every day meaningful for our residents.

Meadow Rose Nursing Home

"Providing exceptional care with dignity, compassion, and respect."