Care Assistant / HCA

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Workers, Support Workers, and Healthcare Assistants to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will assist patients with daily routines, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need of care, whether at home or in healthcare facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, fostering a supportive environment where you can grow and develop your skills. If you have a caring attitude and a desire to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not essential.
• Friendly and caring attitude is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily routines.
• Support patients in moving and maintaining hygiene.
• Help manage supplies and equipment in healthcare settings.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Care Experience

Healthcare Qualifications

Job description

Job Role: Care Worker / Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant

The Care Worker / Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant will be expected to help and assist the team with day-to-day routines including personal care and feeding.

The Care Workers / Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker should ideally have some experience in care and be a compassionate person.

Care Workers / Healthcare Assistants / Support Workers will help with the day-to-day care of patients either at home or within a healthcare facility.

Care Workers / Healthcare Assistants / Support Workers are vital members of teams in hospitals, homes, and clinics.

If you wish to care for people and make a positive difference in their lives, this could be the ideal job for you.

Employers value a friendly and caring attitude, along with understanding and respect for those needing healthcare support.

Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are not essential but are preferable.

As a Care Worker, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant, you will work under the supervision of nursing staff and alongside other healthcare assistants.

Your duties may include:

• Helping patients wash, shower, or dress
• Serving food or assisting with eating
• Making and changing beds
• Turning patients confined to bed to prevent pressure sores
• Talking to patients to help them feel less anxious
• Helping patients move if they find it difficult
• Assisting with bedpans and toileting
• Maintaining tidiness in wards or patient homes
• Managing supplies and equipment

Your daily work may involve using mobility aids and equipment to lift and move patients. In hospitals, you may escort patients between departments. With experience, you may participate in induction training for new healthcare assistants.

We also recruit other healthcare staff such as General Nurses (RGN), Community Nurses, Specialist Nurses, A&E Nurses, Endoscopy Nurses, and Theatre Nurses. Previous experience at various band levels (e.g., Band 5, Band 6) is preferred.

Sirona Medical is a healthcare recruitment agency supplying staff across the UK, with a reputation for reliable service to the NHS and private sector.

We pride ourselves on fast, friendly, high-quality service. Our thorough recruitment process ensures we provide top talent. With over 60 years of combined industry experience, our recruiters are dedicated to exceeding your expectations.

At Sirona Medical, we believe in building relationships that go beyond just providing a service, ensuring support for both clients and candidates at all times.