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Health Care Assistant - Gwen Walford

  • Care Home: Gwen Walford
  • Region: Herefordshire
  • Shifts:
  • Pay: £11.59 p/hr
  • Contract:

Health Care Assistant - Gwen Walford

Rotherwood Healthcare - Gwen Walford Nursing Home Gwen Walford is an exceptional Nursing Home providing high-quality Convalescent, Residential, and Palliative care in a luxurious and welcoming environment to 30 residents. The friendly, compassionate staff are at hand 24 hours, 365 days a year, professionally attending to residents with physical disabilities, or sensory impairments, as well as those seeking Residential and Nursing Care. Are you someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of others? Do you share Rotherwood’s values of Compassion, Caring, Politeness, Kindness, Respect, Commitment and Passion and want to contribute to a new standard in healthcare? Award-winning Rotherwood Healthcare is looking for you. The roles we have available are for days or nights on a bank contract from 07:00am until 19:00pm or 19:00pm until 07:00am. 39.5 hours contracted per week Rate of pay- £11.59 per hour The key responsibilities of our Healthcare Assistants include: To assist residents in washing, dressing and undressing. Assisting with using the toilet or emptying urinary catheter bags/changing incontinence pads Assisting with eating/feeding Utilising equipment to move residents when necessary Helping tidy the residents room Talking to residents and reassuring them Assisting nurses and other staff when needed Adhering to professional standards You'll need: Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations Sensitivity and understanding, with the ability to respect each resident's dignity and sense of independence Stamina and physical fitness, as this is a physically demanding job To be thorough and pay attention to detail Practical skills and a willingness to do messy tasks The ability to work well with others The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure The ability to work well with your hands Excellent verbal communication skills Customer service skills Rewards Package Free parking – onsite Employee Assistance Line – support helpline Employee of the month scheme- Be awarded up to £225 in Amazon Vouchers Career development pathways and formal training opportunities Seasonal gifts – a small token of our appreciation Blue Light Card - a range of discounts and offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants Refer a friend – bonus scheme Award Winning We're proud to confirm that Rotherwood Healthcare/Group has won: Top 20 Care Home Group at the Top 20 Awards 2021 with carehome.co.uk Best for Training and Development at The Care Home Awards 2022 Employer of the Year at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 Business of the Year at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 Highly Commended for Best for Use of Technology at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022

Our Values

This short animated video describes our Vision, Mission and Values which are incredibly important to us at Rotherwood Healthcare.

Our Vision, across every one of our homes, is one of individually tailored care within a stylish and luxurious setting where imaginative, nutritional menus and dining options alongside motivating and inclusive activities, ensure that every resident feels safe, well, valued and empowered to make choices.

Our Mission is, therefore, to create and maintain a new standard in healthcare by providing exceptional care, luxurious surroundings, enticing dining experiences and inspiring leisure activities which, when combined, create the perfect environment for a rich, comfortable and purposeful lifestyle.

Our very foundations are built on the Rotherwood Values of being:

  • Committed
  • Caring
  • Polite
  • Kind
  • Respectful
  • Passionate
  • Compassionate

As a company and as individuals we never lose sight of our core Values which permeate everything we do.

What do our team think about working at Rotherwood

Our shared values at Rotherwood Healthcare

Valuing our people

Working at Rotherwood Healthcare requires you to uphold our company values of compassion, passion, politeness, respect, passion, kindness and caring.

As individuals we follow the Rotherwood values tree to ensure highest standard of care for our residents and ensure we are always taking care of their families, visitors, and each other.

Your career at Rotherwood Healthcare

What matters to you, matters to us

We believe in developing people and have career pathways in place to support you to achieve your ambition. There are various training opportunities to develop your skills and learn from your colleagues.

The benefits of working at Rotherwood Healthcare

You’ll feel right at home in no time at all

You are at the heart of Rotherwood Healthcare and we want to make sure you feel valued. We offer some great financial and lifestyle perks, as well as a commitment to your ongoing professional development. The benefits of working at Rotherwood Healthcare are tailored to you, your needs and your ambitions.

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