Healthcare Assistant

Raven Medical Staffing; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible hours and shift patterns

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment

Healthcare experience opportunity

Job summary

iCare24 is seeking compassionate Health Care Assistants to support individuals with daily living needs, ensuring dignity and wellbeing. The role involves personal care, mobility support, meals, and documentation, with a focus on compassionate, person-centred care.

Candidates with a caring attitude and strong teamwork skills are encouraged to apply; training is provided where appropriate, and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable individuals.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance.
• Support with washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Assist with meals, hydration and nutrition.
• Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and report concerns.
• Promote dignity, respect, privacy and independence.
• Follow care plans, safeguarding procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to service users.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Flexibility for shifts

Independent working

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

At iCare24, we are passionate about providing high-quality care and support to individuals who need it most. We are currently recruiting compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to join our team.

If you are passionate about helping others, promoting independence, and delivering person-centred care, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As a Health Care Assistant with iCare24, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily living needs while ensuring their dignity, comfort, and wellbeing are always prioritised.

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Supporting service users with washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Assisting with meals, hydration, and nutritional needs.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in service users' health and wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Promoting dignity, respect, privacy, and independence at all times.
• Following care plans, safeguarding procedures, and health and safety guidelines.
• Working collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Providing emotional support and companionship to service users.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are caring, dependable, and committed to delivering excellent standards of care.

• A caring, compassionate, and patient approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable and professional attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, where required.

Previous experience in a healthcare or care setting is desirable. However, candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply, with training provided where appropriate.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Flexible working hours and shift patterns.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in healthcare.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives.

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