Care Assistant - Ipswich

Rota Support Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Rota Support Ltd in Ipswich is seeking Healthcare Assistants for ad-hoc, flexible shifts on a 0 hours contract. You will cover various homes and services, responding to last-minute needs or planned bookings as client rotas require.

Daily tasks include assisting with daily living activities, moving patients with equipment, taking vital signs, and providing companionship while supporting nurses and staff. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months experience in a care home.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding and using the toilet.
• Utilise equipment to move patients when necessary.
• Help tidy the patient's home or room.
• Take vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Talk to patients and reassure them.
• Assist nurses and other staff when needed.

Skills

Care experience

English proficiency

Compassionate personality

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 Ipswich 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.

This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK