Healthcare Assistant

ID Medical; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Plymouth. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, managing medications, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates will have experience with elderly clients or NHS backgrounds and are committed to fostering positive social interactions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, preferably with elderly clients or NHS experience.
• Medication training preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care tasks like showering, dressing, and grooming.
• Providing companionship and fostering positive social interactions.
• Supporting clients to participate in community activities.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Emotional support

Medication management

Companionship

Job description

We have a new opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant in Plymouth.

Here are the key details to consider for this role:

• Contract date: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift: Weekends Friday/Saturday/ Sunday long days
• Pay Rate: £18 per hour
• • Assisting with personal care tasks like showering, dressing, and grooming.
  • Supporting with meal preparation and eating.
  • Managing medications and ensuring clients take prescribed drugs.
  • Helping with housekeeping and other household tasks.Duties: Daily Living and Personal Care:

  Social and Emotional Support:

  • Providing companionship and fostering positive social interactions.
  • Supporting clients to participate in community activities and outings.
  • Offering emotional support and encouragement.

Experience: Previous experience as a HCA preferably with elderly client groups or NHS experience. Medication training will be preferred but not essential.

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