Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - Patient Care & Support

Sirona Medical Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirona Medical Limited in Crawley is recruiting a range of Care Workers, Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants for agency/locum roles in Crawley and surrounding areas.

You will assist with day-to-day routines, including personal care and feeding, under nursing staff supervision. Previous care experience is helpful but not essential; a compassionate, friendly attitude is valued highly. Roles are on-site and involve working with patients in homes, clinics or hospitals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are not essential to apply for this role but preferable.

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

Job description

Sirona Medical Limited in Crawley is recruiting a range of Care Workers, Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants for agency/locum roles in Crawley and surrounding areas.

You will assist with day-to-day routines, including personal care and feeding, under nursing staff supervision. Previous care experience is helpful but not essential; a compassionate, friendly attitude is valued highly. Roles are on-site and involve working with patients in homes, clinics or hospitals.