Healthcare Assistant

Rentavilla4u; Faversham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider based in Maidstone is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Faversham to support residents with their daily activities. The role involves personal care, emotional support, and collaboration with health professionals. Candidates should have experience in healthcare, and an NVQ Level 3 is desirable. Flexible shifts and comprehensive training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive mandatory training

Uniform provided

Pension and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health care role within a home setting.
• Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS check required.
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care.
• Supporting residents with mobility and transfer.
• Administering medication as per training.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Completion of the Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

Location: Faversham, ME13

Contract: Temporary

Shifts: Long days, waking nights

Salary: £13.68 - £18 per hour

SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high-quality care services, based in Maidstone. Our ethos is to provide a friendly and approachable service to all candidates and clients while always remaining professional and responsive. We offer a 24/7, 365 on-call service, ensuring peace of mind for our clients and staff. As a healthcare assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily activities, ensuring comfort and wellbeing. Our clients home is based in Faversham, and they are a well-established home providing high-quality care to all residents. You will work in a team at the Faversham home supporting both staff and residents in residential or nursing home settings.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Supporting residents with mobility and transfer, using the appropriate equipment where required.
• Providing companionship and emotional support to all residents.
• Listening to patients' concerns and providing empathy and support.
• Encouraging social interaction and engagement in activities.
• Assisting with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Monitoring and recording fluid and food intake.
• Administering or assisting with medication as per training and care plans.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any concerns to Senior staff members.
• Ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents.
• Cleaning and sterilising equipment used for patient care.
• Following infection control protocols and procedures.
• Always promoting independence and dignity.
• Always ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Treating patients with kindness, dignity, and compassion.
• Respecting patients' cultural and personal preferences.
• Following and updating care plans.
• Working collaboratively with health professionals and family members.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in health care role within a home setting or within domiciliary care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• Completion of the Care Certificate is desirable.
• A compassionate, patient and caring nature.
• Ability and flexibility and comfortable working in fast changing environment.
• Being dependable and committed to patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to undergo relevant training and development.
• Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• A full UK Drivers Licence is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates with enhancement for bank holidays.
• Flexible shifts, ensuring a work/life balance.
• Comprehensive mandatory training, plus refresher training every twelve months.
• Uniform provided.
• Additional training such as medication training, CPI, Childrens Residential Training.
• Supportive and friendly staff.
• Range of settings to work in, enhancing skills gained in training.
• Pension and employee benefits, including Blue Light Card.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives every day.
• For more information or to apply, please contact SaferHandCare. This role is advertised on behalf of a client; by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. We will contact shortlisted applicants; other vacancies may be considered.

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