Care Assistant Days

5 months ago

Christchurch, United Kingdom Encore Care Homes Full time

Job Introduction
**About Us**

Encore provides the finest care, comfort and companionship, and delivers expertise in all five types of elderly care: dementia, nursing, residential, respite and palliative. Our four beautiful homes in Bournemouth, Oakdale, Great Oaks, Fairmile Grange, and Southampton's Hamble Heights provide the perfect haven for our wonderful residents. At Encore, we take immense pride in our exceptional team members who create a sense of belonging, making every resident feel like a cherished member of our extended family. They are the heart and soul of our homes, ensuring that each moment is cherished, and every day is celebrated.

**About the role of Healthcare Assistant (Days)**:
We are looking for warm and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our beautiful Fairmile Grange in Christchurch.

As a Healthcare Assistant (Days) you will be an essential part of our dedicated team, working alongside Senior Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses to deliver personalised care. Your role will involve providing practical, physical, social, and emotional support to our residents. With sensitivity and respect, you will ensure that each individual's needs and wishes are met, while communicating effectively with family, friends, and healthcare professionals.

Whether you are an experienced carer or new to the care sector, we are here to support your growth. At Encore, we provide comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities, empowering you to thrive in your career in care. As part of our ambitious and expanding company, you will have the chance to make a real difference, while being supported by our excellent Team at Fairmile Grange.

Flexibility is key in this role, as it will involve working every other weekend. We also require availability for one, two, or three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. We can also offer alternative flexible working arrangements.

**Main duties and responsibilities as Healthcare Assistant (Days)**:

- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, toileting, manual handling & mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents.
- Support residents who may have a wide range of differing requirements and whose needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care.
- Join and assist in hobbies or crafts, daily Wellbeing activities, entertainment, and home events.
- Write and maintain accurate records of care daily, maintaining fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to nurses.
- Support nutritional needs of residents by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to nurses.
- Accompany residents to appointments.
- Assist in the care of maintaining skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to nurses.
- Communicate with family, friends and other healthcare professionals on the resident’s behalf.
- Act as a mentor to new Healthcare Assistants participating in induction programmes, and on-going development of their practice.

**Skills and experience you need as Healthcare Assistant (Days)**:

- A positive and friendly attitude is essential.
- You actively demonstrate good communication skills.
- You have a caring and empathetic approach to work.
- Flexibility is required, the role will include working every other weekend.
- You are available to work one, two or three 12 hours shifts per week.
- Care experience is desirable however not essential.

**Benefits**:

- Salary up to £10.50 - £10.98 per hour and enhanced pay for bank holidays.
- Funded learning opportunities - from HCA to Registered Nursing Associate.
- 28 days annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays.
- Paid breaks and Free uniform and Free meals whilst on shift.
- Recognition and Rewards programme.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
- Career Progression Opportunities and Employee Assistance Programme.
- ** Care friends**: Our Employee Referral and Rewards App is your ticket to helping us recruit the best talent for our Care Homes. For each successful referral placement for our open positions, you have the potential to earn more than £500 over time, thanks to the points you accrue Curious? Contact the recruitment team for details

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Encore is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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