Care assistant/ Support worker

PROXYCARE LIMITED; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the East Midlands is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants to deliver high standard resident care. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be able to work in various healthcare settings. The role offers flexible hours and competitive pay. Preferred applicants have at least 6 months of experience in the care sector and must complete an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Free mandatory and service-specific training

Ongoing professional maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for patients is required.
• Knowledge of caregiving and empathy for patients with care needs is essential.
• Applicants must provide two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deliver high standard resident care.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of care packages.
• Work under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Ability to use own initiative

Mature and responsible attitude

Motivated to learn

Education

Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training

Job description

Salary: GBP 13.00-GBP18.00 depending on the shifts and experience.

Working Hours: Flexible

Start Date: Immediate Start - Subject to successful application

We are looking for experienced, confident and reliable Healthcare Assistants. You will need good communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of healthcare settings providing advanced notice and short notice cover.

You will work as a member of a team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of resident care. You will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in the meeting of all their basic care needs. You will be expected to work to a high level under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.

Essential skills required for Healthcare Assistants

Skills/abilities:- Ability to uses own initiative, plan own work and prioritise a patient's care needs , Ability to work without direct supervision , Ability to work within a team , Good communication skills , Motivated to learn , Maintains a mature attitude , Possesses a responsible attitude.

Knowledge:- Knowledge of care giving , Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with care needs.

Essential Training/ education:- Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training; Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life support, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene/Infection Control, Nutrition and Hydration

Experience:- Recent experience of caring for patients.

Other requirements:- Ability to travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working hours
• Free mandatory and service-specific training
• Ongoing professional maintenance (appraisals & clinical supervision)

Applicants will:

• Undergo a full enhanced DBS check or evidence of online DBS check
• Require two professional references
• Need to complete the Practical training if they do not have valid training certificates.

Preferably Applicant must have:

• Minimum of 6 months experience into care sector within the UK
• Vaccination

Desirable:

• UK Driving License
• Flexible working hours

If you have the skills, attitude and experience to be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today.