Health Care Assistant

Maidstone Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking  Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding


• Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group


• Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents


• Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs


• Assisting residents with mobility and support

Requirements

• A kind, caring and compassionate nature


• Passionate and keen to develop new skills


• A good listener with patience


• Flexibility, due to shift work


• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally


• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career


• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged


• Full and comprehensive induction


• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox*


• Company pension scheme*


• Paid annual leave (pro rata)*


• Refer a friend bonus*


• 2 free uniforms


• Parking available on site

Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)

Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure

A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

All applicatants must be double vaccinated 

Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let’s get started!  *Terms and conditions apply