Healthcare Assistant

Knockdene HealthCare are a preferential supplier on the framework for all NHS Trust sites throughout Northern Ireland.

We are currently recruiting for both adhoc and block bookings for Band 2 Healthcare Assistants within theSouth Eastern Trust Hospitals.This includes shifts in Ards Community, Downe, Laganvalley and The Ulster hospital.

Benefits of joining Knockdene HealthCare:

• Excellent hourly rates
• Enhanced rates paid for unsociable hours & Bank/Public holidays
• Flexible shift patterns taking into account your availability for work
• Free mandatory training
• Free uniform
• Weekly pay
• Quick and easy registration process: Remote interview available via video call. You will be supported through this registration process by our well established and experienced healthcare team.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative company who promise to support you throughout your career.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Healthcare setting within the UK
• NISCC registered (Or prepared to apply)
• Willingness to complete relevant training along with yearly updates
• Completion of Full Enhanced Access NI check
• Good interpersonal skills

Main duties include:

• Assisting with personal care including bathing, washing, shaving, oral hygiene and continence requirements
• Ensuring patients physical environment is warm and clean
• Providing the respect, dignity and rights to privacy of residents as far as possible
• Completing general observations and updating patient records
• Maintaining clear communication with all healthcare professionals concerned with patients' care
• Working effectively as a team member and providing a high standard of care and maintaining adequate nutrition