Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide essential support to healthcare professionals in delivering quality care to patients. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and contribute to the healthcare field.
Duties:
- Assist healthcare professionals with patient care tasks, such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and assisting with personal hygiene
- Help patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety and comfort
- Monitor and record patient information, including symptoms, medication administration, and changes in condition
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families, offering reassurance and empathy
- Maintain a clean and organized healthcare environment, ensuring infection control protocols are followed
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans for patients
- Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records
Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Compassionate nature and the ability to provide emotional support to patients in challenging situations
- Attention to detail in recording patient information accurately and following care plans precisely
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the healthcare team and build rapport with patients
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic healthcare procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Healthcare Assistants. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to patients and making a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply. Join our team today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Pay: £11.50-£12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:

• Free parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Experience:

• Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Enhanced DBS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 20/10/2024