Job Title: Senior Healthcare assistant
Location: Ormskirk
Salary: £10.25-£11.00 per hour
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent.
Athena Healthcare Group are continually expanding
Athena Healthcare Group has gradually expanded to a total of 10 Lodges spread across the North West of England and Dover with 2 more coming soon. Each Lodge offers various care services from superior residential care to tailored nursing and dementia care.We work closely with our residents, their loved ones and medical professionals to ensure tailored care is delivered to each resident, meeting their needs and preferences. With a person-centred approach at the heart of everything we do, our Lodges aim to provide compassionate care and support whilst encouraging fun, fulfilling and vibrant lifestyles.
Introduction:
We are looking for Senior Healthcare Assistants (SHCA) to join our friendly and professional team. As an SHCA, you will be leading your team of Healthcare Assistants, ensuring all members of your team are providing person-centred care to all residents, whilst respecting residents’ dignity and privacy at all times.
In this role you will be:
- Ensuring that each individual’s right to independence and choice are met
- Keeping accurate care and medical records
- Instilling a positive work environment
- Supporting your care team and holding their supervisions/appraisals
- Liaising with health professionals and relatives to achieve the best care for each resident
- Maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors according to all safety requirements
In return, we offer you the following benefits:
- Have your birthday off on us!
- £250 welcome bonus
- £200 refer a friend bonus
- Pay day advance available
- Vibrant training, development and career prospects
- £100 attendance bonus
- Reimbursed DBS cost
- Subsidised meals
- Employee of the month rewards
- Workplace pension scheme
- Counselling service
About You
The right candidate will be:
- A team player
- Have an eye for accuracy
- Proactive and enthusiastic
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care
Your Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong communication skills
- Good leadership skills
- The ability to use initiative
- Good time management & organisation skills
Qualifications
For this role, it is essential that you:
- Have relevant medication administrative experience
- Have relevant care home experience
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will receive a higher rate of pay if you hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
To apply, please note:
As of 11th November 2021, it is mandatory for all care home staff to be vaccinated against covid-19.
To apply, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful, we thank you for your interest.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant, Home Care Worker, Care Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Carer, Support Worker, Enabler, Care Worker, Support Assistant, Care Helper, Care Assist, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, NVQ2 will also be considered for this role.
