Care Assistant - Woodbridge

Rota Support Ltd; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rota Support Ltd in Woodbridge is seeking Healthcare Assistants for ad-hoc, flexible shifts on a zero-hours contract across multiple care homes, with shifts available on short notice or booked in advance to meet client needs. The role is based in Woodbridge and requires a minimum of 4 months’ care home experience, with good spoken and written English.

Shifts may be booked weeks in advance or arise at short notice to cover leave, sickness or vacancies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months experience in a care home as stated in the posting.
• Good spoken and written English is required.
• Candidates should be compassionate, patient and enjoy 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 as needed.

Skills

Care experience

English proficiency

Compassionate

Patient

Job description

About the Company

Rota Support LTD specialise 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 Woodbridge 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