Care Support Workers Needed In Bristol ASAP!

Sirona Medical Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for Care Workers to support patients with daily care in Bristol. The ideal candidate should be compassionate and willing to assist with personal care and daily routines. Responsibilities include helping patients wash, dress, and eat, as well as maintaining a tidy environment. Previous experience in care is preferable but not essential. This role is vital in making a positive difference in patients' lives and ensuring their comfort during care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and friendly attitude towards patients.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Experience in care is preferable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with washing, dressing, and feeding.
• Serve food and assist patients during meals.
• Ensure the patient's environment is tidy and organized.
• Assist patients in moving and using mobility aids.
• Communicate with patients to alleviate anxiety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Role: Care Worker / Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant

The Care Worker / Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant will be expected to help and assist the team with day to day routines including personal care and feeding.

Care Workers / Healthcare Assistants ideally have some experience in care and are compassionate people who can help with the day‑to‑day care of patients either at home or within a care facility.

Care Workers / Healthcare Assistants are a vital member of the team in hospitals, 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 not essential to apply for this role but preferable.

As a Care Worker, Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant you would work under the supervision of nursing staff along with lots of other Healthcare Assistants.

Responsibilities

• 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.

We also recruit the following staff so please refer some to us if you know any: General Nurse, RGN at all levels but mainly Band 5 and Band 6. Healthcare Assistants (HCA’s), Community Nurses, Specialist Nurses, A&E Nurses, Endoscopy Nurses and Theatre Nurses.

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.