Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker

TieTalent; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency is seeking Healthcare Assistants in Stevenage. This role involves providing personal care and support to clients in residential and nursing homes. With flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate, it's an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in healthcare. Immediate starts are available, and training is provided for candidates with 6 months' experience. Join a supportive team and help residents lead fulfilled lives.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in healthcare.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily activities.
• Notify healthcare professionals of any concerns.

Skills

Communication

Personal Care

PMVA Training

Job description

Job Opportunity: Healthcare Assistant

Please note, this is a 0 hour contract. Regular hours are available and flexible to suit your lifestyle.

Immediate starts available.

We are actively recruiting in your area to find Healthcare Assistants to join our ever-growing team to work in Residential and Nursing Homes.

You would play a pivotal role in providing excellent support and care for clients, including personal care, assisting with medications, daily activities, and encouraging residents to lead a more fulfilled life.

Our shift patterns include earlies, lates, long days, and night shifts. Our consultants will be happy to advise you on how this works if your application is successful.

Our new training scheme allows candidates with a minimum of 6 months' experience to access the healthcare sector and become high-standard Healthcare Assistants. It’s a perfect way to get on the career ladder for progression within the field and work with an agency that offers excellent rates and flexible working patterns—two highly sought-after aspects in any career.

Daily Tasks of Healthcare Assistants include:

• Helping service users undertake personal tasks
• Serving food and assisting with eating if needed
• Changing sheets and making beds
• Using equipment to lift and move service users
• Notifying healthcare professionals of abnormal or worrying temperatures, pulse rates, or respiration rates

Qualifications required for Healthcare Assistants:

• You must have the right to work within the UK
• You must be able to communicate effectively and understand others
• PMVA training is mandatory

Benefits of working as a Healthcare Assistant:

• Flexible hours—full or part-time, days, evenings, weekends
• Excellent weekly pay at a competitive hourly rate