Health Care Assistant
Almond Care, Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Health Care Assistant
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Almond Care, Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 25 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b0f7e9e16f8c4dffa212fd9fbab4f884
Full Job Description
We are looking for candidates with a background supporting children, or adults with complex health needs or learning disabilities. We are also seeking people without experience who want to make a difference to Children's lives with complex health needs!
We are looking for passion over experience and a person who is passionate about making a positive difference in our children's lives, showing nurture and care. We will provide training to support your skills and development.
Both Day and Night shifts available
Responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant:
· To care for and support children with a person-centred approach within their children's home, and to enable the children you support to access the community.
· To promote independence
· Assistance with personal care may be required
· Administration of medication once training, and a medication competency is complete
· Assistance with food preparation
· Assistance with moving and handling for those with limited abilities once training is complete
· Participate in domestic and household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
· Participate in accessing the community to complete activities
· Getting to know your every child you support. Discovering their interests, needs and providing mentoring
· Create a safe and caring environment which meets the children's needs.
· Work in accordance with relevant Company Policies and Procedures., · Experienced and caring team around you, supported and mentored by Senior Care Workers, Team Leaders, Managers, an On Call System, a Head of Service and our Responsible Individual who is a qualified Nurse
We offer competitive rates of pay
You will be fully trained and have the opportunity to contribute to the lives of our children.
Driving license- preferred
Benefits for Working for Almond Care children's services:
· Opportunity to enrol on to L 3/4 Children and Young People