Healthcare Assistant

Rentavilla4u; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Newcastle Under Lyme is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support residents in their daily activities. The role involves assisting with personal care, providing emotional support, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in care settings and possess strong communication skills. Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and comprehensive training are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive training

Uniform provided

Pension and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health care role within a home setting or domiciliary care.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training and development.
• Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing and grooming.
• Supporting residents with mobility and transfer.
• Administering or assisting with medication as per training.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Completion of the Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

Location: Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5

Temporary position with long days and waking nights. Wage: £13.68 per hour.

SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high-quality care services, based in Newcastle Under Lyme. 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 homes based in Newcastle Under Lyme are well established homes providing high-quality care to all residents. You will work in a team at the Newcastle Under Lyme homes 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 sterilizing 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.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a health care role within a home setting or 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 to work in a 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.
• No Sponsorship.
• 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, and Children’s 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.

If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Newcastle Under Lyme area and would like to learn more about the Healthcare Assistant role, please contact SaferHandCare. Alternatively submit your application for consideration.