Health Care Assistant

H&S Direct Solutions Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking Healthcare Assistants in Preston. The role involves providing personal care and ensuring effective communication within a caring environment. Candidates should have NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care and relevant experience. Benefits include excellent pay rates and training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Incentives for loyalty and referrals

Training opportunities and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in the Health and Social Care.
• Minimum qualification of NVQ 2/3 or working towards it.
• Basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Willingness to participate in vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Personal care including washing, bathing, dressing.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Participate in vocational training programmes.

Skills

Experience in Health and Social Care

Effective communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Flexecare is an Independent Recruitment and Nursing Agency who specialise in long and short term staffing solutions for the healthcare industry. We are currently recruiting for Healthcare Assistants with the right skills and experience to join our expanding work force. We have various shifts available on a long and short term basis throughout Preston and surrounding areas. We offer excellent rates of pay.

Responsibilities will include personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, toileting etc).

Qualifications/Experience

• Must have extensive experience in the Health and Social Care
• Minimum qualification of NVQ 2/3 or working towards the qualification in Health and Social Care.
• Must be self motivated and well organised.
• To communicate effectively with clients, staff and other professionals.
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent team player.
• Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes.
• Basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Basic understanding of Infection Control.

Additional Qualifications, training/certificates desirable by Flexecare

• NVQ level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
• Current manual handling certificate
• First Aid certificate
• Dementia Training
• Health & Safety
• Fire Safety
• Food & Hygiene
• Medication

We offer

• Excellent rates of pay
• Incentives for your Loyalty and Referrals
• Training opportunities and professional development

Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Car driver/owner essential.

DBS cost will be met by the applicant which can be reimbursed with the Loyalty Incentive Scheme.

If you would like to join our professional team please send your CV