Care Assistant - Chelmsford

Rota Support Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency located in Chelmsford is seeking flexible Healthcare Assistants for ad-hoc shifts in various care environments. Candidates should have at least 4 months of care home experience and be compassionate and patient. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and providing support and reassurance to patients. This role offers a 0 hours contract with opportunities to accumulate full-time or part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months experience in a care home.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Experience utilizing equipment to move patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing and feeding.
• Take patients' vital signs.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Good understanding of spoken and written English

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 Chelmsford 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 will consist of the following, but not be limited to:

• 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