Healthcare Assistant

Halcyon Health and Social Care ais currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant on behalf of one of our clients, a charitable organisation in Gloucestershire dedicated to providing exceptional care for the elderly at a Nursing Home located in Painswick, near Stroud.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Organisation:

The charity’s core belief is that everyone should be respected and cared for as an individual and treated with dignity. They support people to be as independent as possible and focus on making people’s time with them a fulfilling chapter in their lives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting with Personal Care: Aid residents with tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring their dignity and privacy are maintained.
• Mobility Support: Helping residents with mobility issues to move around safely, including transferring them from beds to chairs or assisting with walking.
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Supporting residents with eating, drinking, and other activities necessary for daily life.
• Providing Emotional Support: Offering companionship, listening to residents, and providing emotional support and reassurance when needed, fostering a caring and compassionate environment.
• Reporting and Documentation: Documenting observations, care provided, and any changes in residents' conditions accurately and promptly in their medical records, ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team.
• Maintaining Cleanliness and Hygiene: Ensuring that residents' living spaces, communal areas, and equipment are clean, tidy, and hygienic, helping to prevent the spread of infection.
• Participating in Training and Development: Engaging in ongoing training and development activities to enhance knowledge and skills, staying updated on best practices and regulations in healthcare.
• Promoting Resident Wellbeing: Encouraging residents to participate in social activities, hobbies, and exercises to promote physical and mental wellbeing, and maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Requirements for Role:

• Experience in caregiving is preferred but not essential, as all necessary training will be provided.
• A compassionate and caring demeanour, with a genuine passion for people is essential.
• Effective communication skills.
• Open to candidates seeking a career change.
• Willingness to undergo training and development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

What They Offer in Return:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid breaks and weekend enhancements.
• Training enhancements to support professional growth.
• Free life insurance and subsidized critical illness benefit.
• Wellbeing program, including face-to-face counselling and subsidized meals.
• Exciting future career opportunities through our robust training and development program.