Job Description
Healthcare Assistant - Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9NQHourly rate: £. to £. per hour, plus weekend enhancement Hours: Up to hours per weekShifts: Day and night shifts available across Monday to Sunday Job type: Permanent Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our family at Kingfisher Nursing Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.What’s in it for you? Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)Workplace pension schemeComprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle inFree training and developmentSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsWork in a friendly team with experienced staff‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends appAccess to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online storesOpportunities, support and encouragement for career progressionLoyalty and long-service awardsFree uniform Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards *Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at interview stageAbout the role: Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose and eat their favourite mealBe a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independenceSupport them to live happy and healthy livesCommunicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate recordsWork in a team and build relationships with your fellow team members About you: The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a teamExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenPrevious experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential as full training is provided We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHHERT