Care Assistant - Clacton On Sea

Rota Support Ltd; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking Healthcare Assistants in Clacton on Sea. The role involves providing support in various care settings, assisting with daily living activities, and requires at least 4 months of experience in a care home. Candidates should be compassionate and have good communication skills. The position offers flexible shifts and is on a 0 hours contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding.
• Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary.
• Taking the patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Good communication

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 Clacton on Sea 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.

• 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