Healthcare Assistant- Waking Nights

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Job Title: Healthcare Assistant Waking Nights (Male)
Location: Westbury
Salary: £14 - £15 per hour

Please note: We do not offer Certificate of Sponsorship for these roles.

About Retain Healthcare:
We are a leading provider of high-quality home care services, dedicated to supporting individuals to live independently and safely within their own homes. Built on a foundation of family values, we have been providing exceptional care for over 30 years. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our core values:

• Retaining Quality: Delivering exceptional care that consistently meets the highest standards.
• Retaining Independence: Empowering individuals to maintain their independence and dignity.
• Retaining Staff: Investing in our dedicated team through ongoing training and support.
• Retaining Skills: Continuously developing and enhancing our care expertise.

 
We're seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Westbury to provide waking night support to a client with Parkinson's disease. 12-hour shifts are available, both full-time and part-time. A driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remaining awake and alert for the entirety of the shift.
• Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
• Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
• Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
• Administering medication.
• Use of moving and assisting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, electric wheelchairs, through the floor lifts, toto’s etc.
• Encouraging independence where possible.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as Healthcare Assistant (minimum 6 months)
• Driving Licence
• Availability to attend in person 5 days of mandatory induction training in one of our offices (Cheltenham, Salisbury, or Chippenham).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient nature.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered care.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Weekly Pay
• 28 days Annual Leave
• FREE uniform
• PAID training
• Blue light and Lifestyle discount cards
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!
Alternatively, you can submit your CV outlining your relevant experience to recruitment@retainhealthcare.co.uk

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.