Health Care Assistant

Maidstone Care Centre is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking  Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Responsibilities: • Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding • Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group • Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents • Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs • Assisting residents with mobility and support Requirements • A kind, caring and compassionate nature • Passionate and keen to develop new skills • A good listener with patience • Flexibility, due to shift work • Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally • Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK Benefits • Ongoing training and support to further your career • A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged • Full and comprehensive induction • Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox* • Company pension scheme* • Paid annual leave (pro rata)* • Refer a friend bonus* • 2 free uniforms • Parking available on site Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required) Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment Both permanent and part time positions are available. All applicatants must be double vaccinated  Sound like a company you would like to work for? Then what are you waiting for, click apply today and let’s get started!  *Terms and conditions apply