Health Care Assistant

7 days ago

Wishaw, United Kingdom Car1ng24 ltd Full time

**Job Summary**

**Duties**
- Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Monitor and record vital signs, reporting any changes to the nursing staff.
- Help with meal preparation and feeding for patients who require assistance.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of patient areas, including changing bed linens and tidying up.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, fostering a positive environment.
- Assist healthcare professionals with medical procedures as needed, following all safety protocols.
- Document patient care activities accurately in accordance with regulatory standards.

**Requirements**:

- Previous uk experience of at least 6 months in a healthcare setting is essential.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and team members.
- Empathy and patience when dealing with individuals who may be vulnerable or in distress.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also being able to work independently when required.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations within a healthcare environment.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £12.50-£25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Application question(s):

- if you have a visa do you have any restrictions on the visa?
- do you require sponsorship? we do not offer sponsorship

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker
Expected start date: 17/01/2025

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