Healthcare Assistant

Purus Healthcare Ltd; Wyke Regis; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Purus Healthcare Ltd is seeking a dedicated care assistant to supervise residents with special needs and provide essential daily support in a care setting.

You will respond to emergencies, assist with daily living activities, administer basic care tasks, and collaborate with the care team to implement care plans. UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Must have International Passport or valid visa to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS with updated services.
• Basic Care Certificates (online and practical).
• Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (mandatory).
• Bank statement showing account number and sort code.
• National Insurance document/BRP with NI number visible.
• Clear current profile photo.
• Next of kin name and contact number.
• Full UK driving license (if any).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors residents with special needs.
• Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty.
• Responds to emergencies, offering guidance to care workers.
• Assists with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing.
• Assists with medication and moving patients.
• Serves meals and aids with feeding for comfort.
• Provides stimulating activities for service users.
• Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection.
• Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation.
• Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight).
• Collaborates with professional staff to implement the care plan.

Education

International Passport/Share Code eVisa

Enhanced DBS (Updated services)

Basic Care Certificates (Online & Practical)

Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate

Bank Statement visible details

National Insurance Document/BRP visible

Full UK Driving License (If any)

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT OFFERING ANY SPONSORSHIP.

• Supervises and monitors residents with special needs
• Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
• Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
• Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
• Assists with medication, moving patients from one place to another
• Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring overall comfort
• Provides stimulating activities for service users
• Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
• Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
• Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
• Collaborates with professional staff to implement the care plan

Requirements

• International Passport
• Share Code/eVisa
• Enhanced DBS (Updated services)
• Updated CV
• Basic Care Certificates (Online & Practical both)
• Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (Mandatory)
• Bank Statement ( Account number and Sort code should be visible)
• Minimum Two Written References
• National Insurance Document/BRP Back Part where the NI Number is Visible
• A clear standard picture of you (For Profile)
• Next of Kin Name and Number
• Full UK Driving License (If any)