Health Care Assistant

6 months ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Rivet care Full time

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our healthcare team. As an HCA, you will play a critical role in supporting the physical and emotional well-being of our patients. You will work closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to provide high-quality care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing personal care and support to patients, including feeding, washing, dressing, and toileting. - Assisting with mobility and transfers, including the use of hoists and wheelchairs. - Monitoring patients' vital signs and reporting any changes to the nurse or doctor. - Helping to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, including changing bed linen and disposing of waste. - Supporting patients' emotional well-being by providing companionship and conversation. - Assisting with basic medical procedures, such as taking blood pressure and administering medication. - Documenting patient care and reporting any concerns to the nurse or doctor. - Participating in team meetings and contributing to the development of care plans.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. - Completion of an accredited HCA training program or relevant experience. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Compassionate and empathetic nature. - Ability to work in a team environment. - Basic medical knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology. - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. - Physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks. - Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Freelance
Part-time hours: 35-40 per week

**Salary**: £11.00-£17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have all the practical care training certificates?
- How many months of Healthcare experience do you have In United Kingdom?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)


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