Healthcare Assistant

AA Euro Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible agency shifts

Ongoing opportunities

Dedicated recruitment team

Job summary

AA Euro Group is recruiting Agency Healthcare Assistants to work at a well-established care home in Watford.

This role offers flexible agency shifts with weekly pay and ongoing opportunities to gain further experience within the care sector.

You will support residents with day-to-day care, personal needs, meals and mobility while promoting dignity and choice. A caring, compassionate approach and good teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents
• Supporting residents with personal care, washing, dressing and continence needs
• Assisting with mobility and repositioning where required
• Supporting residents with meals and hydration
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns to senior staff
• Building positive relationships with residents and their families
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Working as part of a wider nursing and care team
• Following all relevant care plans, policies and procedures

Job description

Agency Healthcare Assistant – Watford

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Job Type: Agency / Temporary

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour PAYE

Shift Pattern: Flexible agency shifts

We are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to work agency shifts at a well-established care home in Watford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Healthcare Assistants looking for flexible agency work, with regular shifts available to fit around your existing commitments.

The Role

As an Agency Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their day-to-day care and wellbeing, while promoting dignity, independence and choice.

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents
• Supporting residents with personal care, washing, dressing and continence needs
• Assisting with mobility and repositioning where required
• Supporting residents with meals and hydration
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns to senior staff
• Building positive relationships with residents and their families
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Working as part of a wider nursing and care team
• Following all relevant care plans, policies and procedures

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant or Support Worker
• Experience within a care home, nursing home or similar healthcare setting is desirable
• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible approach to agency work
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour PAYE
• Flexible agency shifts
• Regular opportunities for ongoing work
• Weekly pay
• Support from a dedicated healthcare recruitment team
• Opportunity to gain further experience within the care sector