Healthcare Assistant

AA Euro Recruitment UK; Watford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible agency shifts

Dedicated recruitment team

Ongoing agency work opportunities

Job summary

AA Euro Recruitment UK is seeking an Agency Healthcare Assistant in Watford to provide high-quality, person-centred care within a well-established care home. This temporary agency role offers flexible shifts and PAYE pay rates.

You will support residents with personal care, mobility, meals and hydration, while promoting dignity and independence. Weekly pay and dedicated recruitment team support are provided for ongoing agency work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant.
• Experience in care home or similar healthcare setting desirable.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Right to work in UK

Care setting experience

Compassionate approach

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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