Health Care Assistant

7 days ago


Honiton, United Kingdom Emergency Care Locums Full time

Emergency Care Locums can offer regular **Healthcare Assistant (HCA) shifts across the South West of England**.

**You must have UK Right to Work and relevant experience to be considered.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet
- Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary
- Taking the patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
- Observing patient’s condition and recording information
- Talking to patients and reassuring them
- Attending meetings with other healthcare professionals
- Assisting nurses and other staff when needed
- Adhering to professional standards
- Delivering reports to Case Managers and reviewing any important changes in the patient’s condition

**Essential Qualifications & Experience**:

- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to handle multiple tasks safely and efficiently
- Clear verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information
- Excellent customer service skills
- The ability to work well with their hands
- Capability to accept criticism
- The ability to work well with others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with patients.
- Ability to work effectively within a team while also demonstrating initiative in patient care.
- Compassionate approach with strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy towards patients' experiences.
- **At least 6 months' experience as Healthcare Assistant (within the last 3 years).**:

- Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3
- Care Certificate
- UK right to work.
- Enhanced DBS clearance required.

**Benefits of working with Emergency Care Locums**:

- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible Working: Choose to work when it suits you and create the perfect work-life balance.
- Dedicated consultant support and guidance.
- Full support with compliance and training requirements.
- We offer a 24/7/365 service.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.00-£18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 23 per week

**Benefits**:

- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Healthcare Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Right to work in the UK (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HCAWMID01


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