Healthcare Assistant

Pharmacyupdate; Bicester; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible agency shifts

Ongoing work opportunities

Support from recruitment team

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate in the United Kingdom is seeking Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to work agency shifts at a well-established care home in Bicester. Flexible agency shifts and weekly pay accompany a pay rate of £14.80 per hour PAYE.

As an Agency HCA, you will support residents with day-to-day care, personal needs, mobility and meals, while promoting dignity and independence. The role involves working within a care team and following care plans and policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Healthcare Assistant or similar care role.
• Desirable experience in care home or nursing home settings.
• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to agency work.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Assist with personal care, washing, dressing and continence needs.
• Assist with mobility and repositioning as required.
• Support residents with meals and hydration.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report concerns to senior staff.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Work as part of a wider nursing and care team.
• Follow all relevant care plans, policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexible approach

Job description

Location: Bicester, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Agency / Temporary
Pay Rate: £14.80 per hour PAYE
Shift Pattern: Flexible agency shifts

We are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to work agency shifts at a well-established care home in Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Healthcare Assistants looking for flexible agency work, with regular shifts available to fit around your existing commitments.

The Role

Agency Healthcare Assistant Bicester

Location: Bicester, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Agency / Temporary
Pay Rate: £14.80 per hour PAYE
Shift Pattern: Flexible agency shifts

We are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to work agency shifts at a well-established care home in Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Healthcare Assistants looking for flexible agency work, with regular shifts available to fit around your existing commitments.

The Role

As an Agency Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their day-to-day care and wellbeing, while promoting dignity, independence and choice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents

• Supporting residents with personal care, washing, dressing and continence needs

• Assisting with mobility and repositioning where required

• Supporting residents with meals and hydration

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns to senior staff

• Building positive relationships with residents and their families

• Maintaining accurate care records

• Working as part of a wider nursing and care team

• Following all relevant care plans, policies and procedures

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant or Support Worker

• Experience within a care home, nursing home or similar healthcare setting is desirable

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Reliable and flexible approach to agency work

• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• £14.80 per hour PAYE

• Flexible agency shifts

• Regular opportunities for ongoing work

• Weekly pay

• Support from a dedicated healthcare recruitment team

• Opportunity to gain further experience within the care sector