Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant

St. Agnes, Cornwall

Full-time and Part- time Contracts

We are looking to recruit experienced Healthcare Assistants to build a strong team of passionate care staff, who are able to promote person centred approaches and provide meaningful occupation to deliver high standards of quality care and emotional support.

Karenza is a small nursing home, supporting adults 65+ to live a life with enjoyment and fulliment. We believe everyone has the right to grow old gracefully with dignity and respect. We aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where are staff are proud to work and residents can be proud to call their home.

Benefits of joining Karenza:

• Completive pay rates
• Enhancements paid for bank holidays – (double time)
• Career pathway, supported by training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking organisation
• Free training, DBS and parking
• £500 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward and Recognition Scheme

Job Purpose:

• The role of the Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy and healthy lives, by delivering person centred care, meaningful activities, support and companionship; helping residents to enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care, support and opportunities for fulfilment that they deserve.

Requirements:

• Experience in health and social care is essential
• Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
• Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for.
• Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
• Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
• Experience in health and social care
• Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care – Willingness to work towards

Shift Patterns:

• 07:00-13:00
• 13:00-19:00
• 07:00-19:00

Pay Scale:

• £12.50 per hour
• £25.00 per hour on Bank Holidays – Double time

A full job description available on request.

Please note we are unable to support sponsorships or provide accommodation and transport.

To find out more, please call 0330 20 20 609 for an informal chat.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18-36 per week

Salary: £12.50-£25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Agnes, TR5 0UD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: KZ HCA