Care Assistant

Tridenthealth; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group in the UK is seeking Care Assistants to support their teams in providing essential care to residents. The role involves assisting with daily living tasks, maintaining a safe environment, and managing confidential records. Ideal candidates have experience in healthcare and the flexibility to work varying shifts, including long days or nights. This role is crucial in ensuring residents' overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and access electronic records.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks like personal care and hygiene.
• Access and update confidential records as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the environment.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Trident Healthcare is looking for Care Assistants to support the overall care team and work collaboratively during shifts to 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 purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives, making a better world.

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

Key Tasks:

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