Healthcare Assistant - Day Shifts

Medacs Healthcare - Middle East; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support patients at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. Shifts are available across various wards, allowing for flexible working options. Ideal candidates should demonstrate compassion and strong interpersonal skills, ensuring high-quality care for patients.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free training for personal development

24/7 support

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• 6 months recent NHS Hospital experience with direct patient supervision.
• Ability to take patient vital signs.
• References covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Assisting nurses with day to day care.
• Monitoring patients' conditions including taking vital signs.
• Keeping patient records accurate and up to date.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Communication

Patience

Attention to Detail

Listening Skills

Job description

Client Name: County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Role: Healthcare Assistant

Rates: £12.21 - £24.89 per hour

Shifts: Various DAY shifts to suit you (earlies, lates, long days)

Location:Bishops Auckland Hospital

Benefits

• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• A dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day so we can get you the right shift at the right time
• Free training for your own personal development
• 24/7/365 support - we're here when you need us
• Working flexible shifts on various wards, you will provide much-needed care and support to people when they are feeling unwell, vulnerable, and unsure. A significant reliance is placed on the vital care you will provide to ensure a patients care experience is the very best it can be.
  
  

The very best Healthcare Assistants are individuals who show empathy, patience, consideration, passion, and dedication.

Patient focus

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play an essential part in so many people's lives. This is a role where you can see the impact of your work daily, with the sense of achievement and satisfaction that comes with making a real difference.

General key skills

As a Healthcare Assistant, You Will Have

Empathy and understanding

Compassion and a caring nature

A warm and friendly personality

A passion for good conversation

Quick thinking abilities

Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Excellent attention to detail

A systematic approach to tasks

Excellent timekeeping

The ability to work well and under pressure

A flexible attitude

A desire to improve and develop knowledge and skills

Active listening skills

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a HCA, Your Duties Could Include

Assisting nurses with day to day care

Serving meals and helping to feed patients

Helping patients to move around and feel more comfortable

Monitoring patients conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and weight

Keeping patient records accurate and up to date

Essential

You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

6 months recent NHS Hospital experience with direct patient supervision and experience taking patient vital signs

References that cover the last two years

So, if you can combine empathy and understanding with practical hands-on patient care, we want to hear from you. Apply today.