Job Description

We are looking for experienced, confident and reliable Healthcare Assistants. You will need good communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of healthcare settings providing advanced notice and short notice cover.

You will work as a member of a team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of resident care. You will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in the meeting of all their basic care needs. You will be expected to work to a high level under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Essential skills required for Healthcare Assistants

Skills/abilities:- Ability to uses own initiative, plan own work and prioritise a patient’s care needs , Ability to work without direct supervision , Ability to work within a team , Good communication skills , Motivated to learn , Maintains a mature attitude , Possesses a responsible attitude.

Training/ education:- Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training; Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life support, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene/Infection Control, Nutrition and Hydration

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working hours
• Free mandatory and service-specific training
• Ongoing professional maintenance (appraisals & clinical supervision)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:- Knowledge of care giving , Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with care needs.Experience:- Recent experience of caring for patients. Other requirements:- Ability to travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours. Applicants will: Undergo a full enhanced DBS check Require two professional references Need to complete the free online training if they do not have valid training certificates. Preferably Applicant must have: Minimum of 6 months experience within the UK and NHS Hospital setting Vaccination Desirable: UK Driving License Flexible working hours