care assistant urgently needed

Sirona Medical Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant to provide vital care to patients in various settings. You will assist with personal care, meals, and mobility aids, working under nursing supervision. A compassionate attitude and at least six months of care experience are essential. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals requiring healthcare support in homes and hospitals.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in care.
• Friendly and caring attitude.
• Understanding and respect for vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Serve food and help patients with eating.
• Maintain cleanliness of patients' living areas.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Basic care skills

Job description

Job Role :

Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant

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

The Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker must have at least 6 months experience in care and be have lots of compassion.

Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker will help with the day-to-day care.

Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker are a vital member of the team in hospitals and people homes and clinics.

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

Employers will be keen to see that you have a friendly and caring attitude, and understand and respect people who need healthcare support.

Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are essential to apply for this role.

As a Healthcare Assistant and support worker, you would work under the supervision of nursing staff along with many other Healthcare Assistants.

Your duties could include:

• helping patients to wash, shower or dress
• serving food or helping people eat
• making and changing beds
• turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores
• talking to patients to help them feel less anxious
• helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
• giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
• making sure the ward or patient’s homes are tidy
• keeping supplies and equipment in order

Your day-to-day work may include using mobility aids and equipment to help lift and move patients. In hospitals you may also escort patients between departments. With experience, you may be involved in induction training for new healthcare assistants.