Care Assistants / Support Workers / HCA-s / Healthcare Assistants needed urgently in Peterborou[...]

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

Job summary

An established healthcare recruitment agency urgently seeks compassionate Care Assistants and Support Workers in Cambridge and Peterborough. This role involves assisting patients with daily routines, including personal care and mobility support, while ensuring their comfort and safety. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude and a desire to make a positive impact in patients' lives. Join a dedicated team that values reliability and flexibility, and enjoy a fulfilling career in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding opportunity, apply today to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not essential.
• Friendly and caring attitude is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily routines.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of living areas.
• Engage with patients to keep them entertained.

Skills

Caring Attitude

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Qualifications in Care

Tools

Mobility Aids

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Care Assistants / Support Workers / HCA’s / Healthcare Assistants needed urgently in Peterborough/Cambridge

Client: Sirona Medical Limited

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 20fc3193500c

Job Views: 23

Posted: 24.03.2025

Expiry Date: 08.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Role: This particular role is based within various locations in Peterborough and Cambridge. The Care Assistant will be expected to help and assist with day-to-day routines including personal care and feeding.

Care Assistants help with the day-to-day care of patients, either in homes, supported living community houses or in patients’ own homes. Care Assistants are a vital member of any team within care homes and community homes.

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 preferred to apply for this role but are not essential.

As a Care Assistant / Support Worker / HCA or Healthcare Assistant, you would work under the supervision of Senior Care Assistants or Staff Nurses along with lots of other Care Assistants.

Your duties could include:

1. Helping patients to wash, shower or dress
2. Serving food or helping people eat
3. Making and changing beds
4. Turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores
5. Talking to patients to keep them engaged and entertained
6. Helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
7. Giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
8. Making sure the patients’ room/general living areas are kept clean and tidy
9. Keeping supplies and equipment in order

Your day-to-day work may include using mobility aids and equipment to help lift and move patients.

If you are a reliable, flexible and passionate Care Assistant looking for high volumes of work within the Essex region, please don’t hesitate and apply today.

Sirona Medical is a Healthcare Recruitment Agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK. Sirona Medical has an excellent reputation for providing reliable Healthcare Professionals to both the NHS and private sector. We are renowned for our fast, friendly and high-quality service. Our thorough recruitment process ensures that we only provide the very best talent to our clients. With over 60 years combined experience in the recruitment industry, our experienced Recruiters are always available to provide you with the highest service levels. Sirona Medical believes in the ethics of providing more than just a service, but a relationship that allows both clients and candidates to feel that no matter the query, request or demand, we will meet and exceed your expectations.