Healthcare Assistant - Nursing & Care Homes

OneCall24 Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking Healthcare Assistants in Chelmsford to provide personal care and support in nursing and residential homes. The role involves monitoring patients, personal care, and assisting with daily activities. Competitive pay and flexible hours are offered, along with training opportunities. Join a dedicated team to make a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Weekly and daily pay

Loyalty rewards scheme

Training opportunities

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of relevant experience within the last 2 years.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients’ conditions by taking vital signs.
• Assisting with personal care tasks.
• Serving meals and helping patients with feeding.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Personal care

Compassionate communication

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants in the Chelmsford area, for a number of nursing and residential homes to fulfil ongoing assignments for Day, Night and weekend duties. As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) working for Onecall24, you will be responsible for the duties listed below.

OneCall24 is a leading healthcare staffing solution, providing highly qualified, experienced medical professionals to both the NHS and Private sector for permanent, contract and temporary positions, specialising in nursing and residential homes across the UK, providing a true 24hr service.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight
• Moving and handling of patients, assisting around the home
• Providing personal care, such as washing and personal hygiene
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients
• Showing compassion, while talking to patients and making them comfortable

Requirements

• 6 months experience in the last 2 years
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Weekly & daily pay available.
• Highly competitive rates.
• Loyalty Rewards Scheme - Thousands of discounts & benefits at your disposal.
• Our app - Accept assignments, update your availability, receive shift notifications, and signing off your timesheets.
• Training available to enhance and upgrade your skills to senior positions.
• Easy, fast and hassle-free registration process.
• Completely free to register.
• IC scheme, guaranteeing paid hours per week without working.
• Advanced bookings so you can plan and build shifts around your schedule
• Flexible hours - Choose full or part time hours to fit in with your commitments.