Healthcare Assistant

OneCall24 Limited; Launceston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking Healthcare Assistants in Launceston, Cornwall, for various nursing homes. Responsibilities include monitoring patients' conditions and providing personal care. The ideal candidates should have 6 months of relevant experience and must be eligible to work in the UK. Flexible hours and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Weekly & daily pay options

Competitive rates

Training for skill enhancement

Flexible working hours

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in the last 2 years required.
• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' conditions including vital signs.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Provide meals and support to patients during feeding.
• Engage with patients to provide comfort and companionship.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Personal care

Compassionate communication

Mobility assistance

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant - Nursing & Care Homes (HCA)

Location: Launceston, Cornwall

Salary: £13.68 - £17 per hour

Contract: Full Time & Part time Agency/Bank

Contact: Cornwall Team on 03333 22 11 22

Onecall24 is a leading healthcare staffing solution, providing highly qualified, experienced medical professionals to both the NHS and Private sector for permanent, contract and temporary positions, specialising in nursing residential and supported living homes across the UK, providing a true 24hr service.

We are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants in the Launceston, Cornwall area, for a number of nursing and residential homes to fulfil ongoing assignments for Days, Nights and weekend duties.

As a Healthcare Assistant working for Onecall24, you will be responsible for the below duties:

• Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight
• Moving and handling of patients, assisting around the home
• Providing personal care, such as washing and personal Hygiene
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients
• Showing compassion, while talking to patients and making them comfortable

OneCall24 - Benefits

• Weekly & daily pay available.
• Highly competitive rates.
• Our app - Accept assignments, update your availability, receive shift
• Notifications, and signing off your timesheets are just some of our excellent features.
• Training available to enhance and upgrade your skills to senior positions.
• Easy, fast and hassle-free registration process.
• Completely free to register.
• IC scheme, guaranteeing paid hours per week without working
• Advanced bookings so you can plan and build shifts around your schedule
• Flexible hours - Choose full or part time hours to fit in with your commitments.
• Dedicated consultant, providing a true 24 hours service.
• Referral scheme, introduce your friends and we'll pay you!

Onecall24 - Requirements

• 6 months experience in the last 2 years
• Must be a driver
• Eligibility to work in the UK

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