Bank Healthcare Assistant
Highbank ACOn-site
AI Summary
A Healthcare Assistant supports residents with personal care, daily living tasks, and care planning in a neurorehabilitation service for people with acquired brain injury and progressive neurological conditions.
About this role
Priory Highbank is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a bank role.
Based in Bury, Lancashire, Priory Highbank Centre is a neurorehabilitation service. It offers residential support for 15 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs.
We can also support those who have:
Based in Bury, Lancashire, Priory Highbank Centre is a neurorehabilitation service. It offers residential support for 15 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs.
We can also support those who have:
- Conditions such as epilepsy
- Difficulties with communication
- Difficulties with swallowing
- May need respiratory support through a ventilator and/or tracheostomy
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
- You will ensure our residents have any personal needs or requirements met; including any personal care, participation in activities or support with daily living tasks
- You'll complete daily admin including updating person centred support and care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes
- Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders
- Provide advice and guidance to less experienced staff undertaking similar duties.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
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.
- Experience within a similar environment
- Good communication skills in order to be able to support our residents
Benefits
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Pension enrolment
- Access to development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- DBS paid for
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.