Health Care Assistant

5 days ago

Shropshire, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Full time

Opus people solutions are currently recruiting for Health Care Assistant for Shropshire city council beloved nursing home.

Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
Rates: Day rates start at £12.18ph / Night rates start at £16.20ph - Enhanced rates for weekend and bank holidays.

Ideal candidates: Drivers or able to commute to Ludlow, Shropshire.

Ideal Candidate: Opus is looking for a health care assistant who can go into a residential nursing home with a smile on their face and light up the room for the residents who live there, someone who is passionate about assisting the elderly to go about their day. You will be assisting customers to carry out activities and hygiene routines as directed within their care plans to help maintain health and wellbeing or assisting customers to undertake practical tasks to help maintain their physical wellbeing.

Nursing home information: 40 bedded home which is split into 4 units.

Key Objectives:

  • To provide a personal care and support service, delivered in accordance with the agreed care plan and the appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Ensure clear, concise and accurate records are kept of all care and support provided.
  • Ensure changes in needs are reflected in care plans where required, and reviewed regularly by assisting Manager, Team Leaders & Night Seniors with recording of information.
  • Always being aware of health and safety and following the risk assessment to ensure tenants and carers safety and report any concerns to manager, team leaders and night seniors.
  • Other duties to be undertaken include may include tasks such as simple cleaning tasks, making meals, assisting residents to eat.
  • To focus on the dignity & respect of service users and in partnership with other agencies to provide an excellent person centred, individualised service.
  • To liaise with seniors/managers regarding any concerns you may have regarding the residents.
  • Work within a team environment providing excellent care and support.


The skills and qualities we look for include:

  • A sensitive and tactful approach
  • A natural desire to help improve people's lives
  • Patience, empathy and a good sense of humour
  • Reliability, dedication and a flexible approach to work
  • The ability to remain calm and focused even under pressure
  • Respect for others, a friendly personality and a real passion for helping people.
  • Previous experience in the social care industry - Specifically nursing homes.


In return for your commitment, we offer:

  • Free training
  • Holiday entitlement accrued while working
  • Flexible working hours
  • Opus candidates hear about jobs first

If your interested in a new position as a Health care assistant within the social care industry, please apply for this role

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