Job Title:Health Care Assistant: What we are looking for:
- Caring, attentive, and capable of forming strong bonds
- Experience as a support worker or first-aider (minimum of six months)
- A team player who can adjust to many and frequently difficult situations
- Passionate, enthusiastic individuals that sincerely wish to make a difference
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Be accountable for keeping the Client’s confidential information private.
- Ensure that the needs and requirements of service users are met. Exhibit compassion and empathy.
- You must be able to read and write English in order to update care plans and charts and take correct notes:
- Have the capacity to collaborate and work well with others
- Suctioning (Essential)
- Gastrostomy Care (Essential)
- Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.
- Supporting clients outside the home when required i.e., medical appointments, school.
- Maintaining professional connections and understanding professional limits are essential. • Be personable and adaptable.
- Be dedicated to personal and professional growth.
- Be able to deal calmly with emergencies or unpleasant situations.
Benefits of working as a healthcare assistance for LDC
- Weekly payments
- Bespoke training at our in-house academy
- Job security offered with 3 month rolling rotas & continuity of scheduled work.
- Care Certificate enrolment and bespoke training at our in-house academy
- 24/7 clinical and out of hours care management support
- Additional ad hoc work available
- Healthcare assistants’ scheme (including long service awards, employee assistance programme and DBS check following certain service length)
At Links Direct Limited we provide clinically led support to adults service users across England based around our values; Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Collaboration and ownership.
Note: Every successful offer of employment is subject to acceptable DBS clearance, references, and completion of training.
Location: South West of England
Type of role: Full time/Part time available (Days available, flexibility needed for occasional night shift) Salary: £10.75 per hour