Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Bideford, Devon, England

Introduction
Our client has openings for HCA for Full Time– Days/Night in Bideford, Devon, EX39 Looking for experienced applicants with prior experience in Healthcare Sector

The home is rated as “Outstanding” by CQC so you will be joining an experienced team and will need to bring your skills to the floor.


Job Details as Registered General Nurse (RGN):
Benefits: • Referral Bonus Scheme
• Free Parking
• Discounted Food
• Free DBS Check

Duties:
• Preparing residents for bed.
• Feeding residents, if necessary, and serving meals.
• Changing beds and tidying bedrooms.
• Sharing activities to encourage residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Help residents with problems of mobility and other physical disabilities (e.g. incontinence), helping with the use of disability aids and caring for the same, where appropriate.
• To assist residents who need help or reassurance, providing light drinks or refreshments where required.
• To carry out regular checks on the building, with particular reference to fire prevention and external security (all windows and external doors secured, etc.).
• To help maintain a safe and healthy environment in the Home with due regard to appropriate Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Regulations and to report all accidents to the Person in Charge.
• To participate in staff meetings.
• To participate in training activities or courses, as directed by senior staff.
• To assist with End-of-Life Care for residents who are terminally ill.
• To undertake other duties, as necessary.

Requirements:
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
• Applicant must have right to work in the UK
• Applicant must have DBS updated.
• Applicant must have at least 6 months prior working experience in healthcare.
• Applicant must be able to provide 2 references prior
• NVQ 2-3 Preferred.