Health Care Assistant (Night Shift)
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
ELDER HOMES LTD is a medium business in HEALTH_CARE_MEDICAL in Edinburgh. We are professional, inclusive, engaging, and our goal is to Provide a wonderful nursing and care home for our residents, in an environment that has built great staff teams and supports its workers. .
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Company perks
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team and provide excellent care to our patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with patient care, helping to maintain a clean and safe environment, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to medical staff.
- Assist with patient care and comfort.
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.
- Maintain patient records and ensure accuracy of information.
- Assist with medical procedures as directed by medical staff.
- Observe patient's condition and report any changes to medical staff.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 0 - 37.5 per week
Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/07/2023
Expected start date: 18/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health Care Assistant (Night Shift) roles across Elder Homes Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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