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Health Care Assistant
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.68 - 13.68 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Crewe, Cheshire East
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Healthcare Assistant
Crewe
Temporary, Long days, Waking nights
£13.68 per hour
SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high-quality care services, based in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Our ethos is to provide a friendly and approachable service to all candidates and clients while always remaining professional and responsive.
We offer a 24/7, 365 on-call service, ensuring peace of mind for our clients and staff.
As a healthcare assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily activities, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
Our homes based in Crewe are well established homes providing high-quality care to all residents.
You will work in a team at the Crewe homes supporting both staff and residents in residential or nursing home settings.
The Healthcare assistant will be:
* Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
* Supporting residents with mobility and transfer, using the appropriate equipment where required.
* Providing companionship and emotional support to all residents.
* Listening to patients' concerns and providing empathy and support.
* Encouraging social interaction and engagement in activities.
* Assisting with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met.
* Monitoring and recording fluid and food intake.
* Administering or assisting with medication as per training and care plans.
* Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any concerns to Senior staff members.
* Ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents.
* Cleaning and sterilizing equipment used for patient care.
* Following infection control protocols and procedures.
* Always promoting independence and dignity.
* Always ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
* Treating patients with kindness, dignity, and compassion.
* Respecting patients' cultural and personal preferences.
* Following and updating care plans.
* Working collaboratively with health professionals and family members.
The ideal candidate for the Healthcare Assistant will have:
Previous experience in Health Care role within a home setting or within domiciliary care.
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
Completion of the Care Certificate is desirable
A compassionate, patient and caring nature.
Ability and flexibility and comfortable working in fast changing environment.
Being dependable and committed to patient care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to undergo relevant training and development.
Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
No Sponsorship.
A full UK Driver’s Licence is desirable.
What we offer:
Competitive pay rates with enhancement for bank holidays.
Flexible shifts, ensuring a work/life balance.
Comprehensive mandatory training, plus refresher training every twelve months.
Uniform provided.
Additional training such as, medication training, CPI, Children’s Residential Training.
Supportive and friendly staff.
Range of setting to work in, enhancing skills gained in training.
Pension and employee benefits, including Blue Light Card.
An opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.
If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Crewe area and would like to learn more about the Healthcare Assistant role, then please contact SaferHandCare. Alternatively submit your application for considerationBefore You Apply
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