Healthcare Assistant

Spire Healthcare Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Spire Healthcare Ltd in Harrogate is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for a temporary role to support the nursing team on the ward. You will help with personal care, mobility, feeding, and comfort, while keeping patients safe and respected.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment, maintaining infection control and a compassionate approach to patients and their relatives. The role includes daytime shifts from 12:00 to 20:00, with a competitive per-shift rate.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting patients with personal care.
• Ability to maintain infection control standards.
• Strong communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Support feeding and mobility for patients as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe ward environment and hand hygiene.
• Support the nursing team and provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Infection control

Patient handling

Job description

Are you looking for a temporary healthcare assistant role in the heart of North Yorkshire? Do you have a passion for providing high-quality care to patients in a hospital setting? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Spire Healthcare Ltd in Harrogate.

As a Healthcare Assistant at Spire Healthcare Ltd, you will play a crucial role in supporting the nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care. You will assist with the day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring that patients are comfortable, well-cared for, and safe at all times.

During your shift, you will be responsible for helping patients with their personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting. You will also assist with feeding patients who require support and help them to move around the ward if needed. Your compassionate and caring nature will shine through as you provide emotional support to patients and their families during their time of need.

In addition to hands-on patient care, you will also be tasked with maintaining a clean and tidy ward environment. This includes changing bed linen, emptying bins, and ensuring that all equipment is clean and in good working order. Your attention to detail and commitment to infection control measures will be vital in preventing the spread of germs and keeping patients safe.

At Spire Healthcare Ltd, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and inclusive working environment for all staff members. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and therapists, who are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.

Shifts at Spire Healthcare Ltd typically run from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, giving you the flexibility to balance your work with other commitments. With a payment rate of £87.20 per shift, this temporary role offers a competitive rate of pay for your valuable contribution to the team.

If you are a caring and dedicated individual with a genuine interest in healthcare, we would love to hear from you.