Healthcare Assistant

**Join our small, family run business with a competitive rate of pay of £10.25 - £12.50 per hour depending on experience.**

**About us**:
Salveo Care is a small, family-run care provider for the elderly, operating three care homes across South Buckinghamshire. Our mission is to provide a relaxed and caring environment for our residents, enabling a fulfilling and meaningful life with dignity. Providing the highest quality of care is at the core of our values, for residents, families and staff alike.

**Austenwood Nursing Home** is a multi-award winning private nursing home situated in the beautiful and quiet residential area of Gerrards Cross. It enjoys a wonderful reputation for providing the highest levels of nursing care to residents in a safe and secure environment. With a loyal and friendly staff base, we provide a comfortable and caring service with tasty food, regular activities, and a real ‘home from home’ feel.

**Job summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Assisting residents with personal care and hygiene, including hand washing and other infection control measures. You will assist them with activities such as dressing, including those with mobility issues, disabilities and medical conditions.
- Assisting residents during meal times, keeping residents refreshed and hydrated by providing drinks throughout the day and ensuring that they are offered snacks and nourishment between meals.
- Assisting the nurses and managers as required, liaising with other members of the team to ensure that residents receive an excellent standard of care.
- Updating care plans regularly, taking a collaborative approach that ensures the residents’ needs are communicated effectively.
- Promoting independence and autonomy that allows residents to feel valued for their contribution to society now and in the past, ensuring that choice is offered at all times.
- Adhering to professional standards, following Company policies and procedures and the regulatory requirements provided by the care quality commissioning group.

**Required skills**:

- Good communication skills, with elderly residents, visitors and other members of staff.
- You will genuinely want to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
- Experience is welcome, but training will be provided.
- Flexibility to work shifts.
- You will demonstrate genuine enthusiasm towards the role and the care sector.
- The ability to take initiative and to have a positive, can-do attitude is essential.

**Benefits**:

- You will be working for a supportive and friendly family-run Company.
- Staff who work for Salveo Care will be part of a programme of continuous improvement by training, development and providing a career path for each individual.
- You will receive excellent rates of pay, unbeaten by local competitors.
- Enrolment into the Company pension scheme.
- Staff meals are provided.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0-48 per week

**Salary**: £10.25-£12.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are tested for COVID-19 weekly, and are required to wear PPE throughout the home.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What about this role excites you and made you want to apply? Please describe your interest in working with us.

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)