Care Assistant

Rota Support Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Rota Support LTD in Basildon is seeking Healthcare Assistants for ad-hoc, flexible shifts on a 0 hours contract. You will work across different homes and services to cover vacancies.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nurses. A minimum of 4 months care home experience and good English required. DBS check and right to work in the UK will be checked.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 months experience in a care home.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Compassionate, patient and helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting).
• Utilise equipment to move patients when necessary.
• Help tidy the patient's home or room.
• Take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature).
• Talk to patients and reassure them.
• Assist nurses and other staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

Care home experience (min 4 months)

Job description

About the Company

Rota Support LTD specialises in the supply of permanent and temporary Care, Nursing & Support staff into the private healthcare sector, including care homes for the elderly, nursing homes, learning disability and mental health services, as well as private hospitals.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants located in Basildon that are looking for ad-hoc, flexible shifts. These shifts can accumulate into either full time hours or part time hours, but will be offered on a 0 hours contract. The role will include working at different homes and services covering gaps in our clients rotas due to annual leave, maternity leave, sickness and vacancies. These shifts may arise at short notice due to last minute emergencies, whilst also being booked weeks in advance, depending on the clients needs.

Everyday tasks

• Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding and using the toilet
• Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary
• Helping tidy the patient's home or room
• Taking the patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
• Talking to patients and reassuring them
• Assisting nurses and other staff when needed

About the Person

A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience in a care home previously. Somebody that has a good understanding of spoken and written English. Somebody that is compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK