Assistant Practitioner - NIGHTS

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual looking to

make a real difference in resident care? We are seeking an Assistant

Practitioner to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves providing

essential direction, guidance, and support to our care teams, ensuring

seamless, high-quality care interventions for our residents.

As an Assistant Practitioner, you will play a crucial role

in enhancing our residents' well-being through your advanced training and

clinical expertise. You'll work closely with Registered Nurses and Unit

Managers, contributing to both team development and direct resident care.

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).

And much more……….

Location

Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours

42 per week

Pay

£15.72 per hour

Contract

Full-time

Shift

Nights

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you are an enthusiastic Care Team Leader who wants to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

Key Responsibilities Include

• Direct

Care and Support

Delivering best practice care, assisting

residents with daily living, reviewing care plans, and supporting social

activities.

• Clinical

Interventions

Performing trained clinical tasks such as

medication administration (including injections, insulin), oxygen

administration, catheter care, PEG management, wound care, and more.

• Team

Leadership

Providing clear direction, guidance, and support to

Health Care Assistants, fostering development, and educating care teams,

residents, and families.

• Quality

Assurance

Contributing to risk assessments, ensuring accurate

record-keeping and communication, and maintaining high standards of care.

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Compliance

Adhering

to all Oakland Care policies, including safeguarding, health and safety,

and promoting safe working practices.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications,

Knowledge and Experience

• Substantial

and demonstrable experience in delivering care.

• Level

3 in Health and Social Care.

• Successful

completion of the Oakland Care Assistant Practitioner training course or evidence

of an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Evidence

of competence and certification of all clinical skills required for this

role.

• Completion

and competent in medication administration either Guardian Angels

medication training or equivalent.

• Experience

in team member induction and supervision.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• An

effective and collaborative team member.

• Excellent

written, non-verbal, and verbal communication skills, demonstrating

professionalism at all times.

• A

working knowledge of Dementia.

• Exceptional

customer service skills.

• Ability

to work confidentially, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.

• Flexible

to meet the service needs.

• A

person-centred, empathic approach to care.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

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