Healthcare Assistant

Safer Hand Solutions Ltd; Hythe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Hythe. The role involves supporting residents with daily activities, providing personal care, and ensuring patient comfort. The ideal candidate will have previous healthcare experience and strong communication skills. Flexible shifts and competitive pay rates are offered, along with comprehensive training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates with enhancement for bank holidays

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive mandatory training

Uniform provided

Pension and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare role is essential.
• Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS check required or willingness to obtain.
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Support residents with mobility and transfer using appropriate equipment.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Ability to work in fast-changing environments

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Dependable and committed to patient care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Completion of the Care Certificate

Job description

Healthcare Assistant
Herne Bay, CT6
Temporary, Long days, Waking nights
£13.68 - £18 per hour

SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high-quality care services, based in Canterbury.

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 client’s home is based in Hythe, and they are well established home providing high-quality care to all residents.
You will work in a team at the Hythe 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.

Requirements:

• 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 Driver’s 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, Children’s Residential Training.
• Supportive and friendly staff.
• Range of setting to work in, enhancing skills gained in training.
• Pension and employee benefits, including Blue Light Card.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.