Job requirements
Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.The ideal candidate will be reliable, friendly, and caring, with a genuine passion for helping service users achieve their everyday goals, including providing personal care. They will actively support in-house activities and hobbies, be attentive, and inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Additionally, they will be resilient and capable of supporting service users in managing behaviours that challenge.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
- Conditions such as epilepsy
- Difficulties with communication
- Difficulties with swallowing
- May need respiratory support through a ventilator and/or tracheostomy
What you'll be doing
- Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
- Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers.
- Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.
- To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
What we will give you in return
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant - £1,000 welcome bonus with Priory Healthcare in Southport, England. It is listed as a Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £13.75 / hour. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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