Healthcare Assistant

Job Overview:

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Workers to join our team in providing high-quality care to vulnerable adults. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting service users with their daily living activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and delivering personalised care with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to service users, including assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, medication administration and feeding.
• Support individuals with mobility and physical activities to encourage independence.
• Monitor and record service users’ physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to the care staff or management.
• Assist with medication administration adhering to our medication policy and ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment for service users, including the sanitization of care equipment and communal areas.
• Engage with service users in meaningful ways to promote social interaction and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and therapists, to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings to enhance knowledge and skills and remain compliant with standards and regulations.
• Always uphold confidentiality and respect for service users’ rights and dignity.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare or support role is preferred.
• Qualifications:
  • Minimum of Care Certificate or Diploma in Caregiving or equivalent
  • Current and valid DBS check on the update service (Disclosure and Barring Service).
  • Valid Drivers License

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and colleagues.
• A compassionate and person-centered approach to care, with a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative when required.
• Flexibility in work patterns to accommodate shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage, with opportunities for overtime.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with a commitment to staff well-being.
• 28 days paid holidays
• x2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE.