Care Assistant

Tridenthealth; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group in Sheffield is seeking Care Assistants to support the care team and ensure continuity of services to residents. The role involves aiding residents with daily living tasks such as personal care, hygiene, housekeeping, and administration. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK. Flexible working hours are required, including potential night shifts.

Qualifications

• Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to assist residents with daily living tasks and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks, including personal care and hygiene.
• Access and update confidential records using a computer.
• Maintain medication administration schedules.

Skills

Personal care

Hygiene

Housekeeping

Computer skills

Medication administration

Job description

Trident Healthcare is seeking Care Assistants to support the overall care team and ensure continuity of services to residents. You will create a welcoming, supportive, and stimulating environment, building relationships with residents and their families.

As a leading healthcare group, we operate care homes, health centers, dental centers, and hospitals worldwide. Our mission is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and to make a better world.

Reporting to: Manager, Nurse, or senior staff on duty

Key Tasks:

1. Supporting daily living tasks such as personal care, hygiene, housekeeping, and mealtimes, including manual handling duties as required.
2. Accessing and updating confidential records using a computer.
3. Maintaining a schedule for medication administration.
4. Ensuring the environment is safe and clean.
5. Maintaining an environment suitable to the needs of residents.
6. Assisting residents with administrative tasks, such as paying bills and shopping for food.
7. Working hours vary depending on ward needs, typically including long days or night shifts.
8. All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK already in place.