Healthcare Care Support Worker (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Techwaka; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time patient care assistant to support a range of patient care activities under nurse supervision. Ideal candidates should have a good general education, willingness for further training, and prior experience in healthcare settings. Applicants with NVQ qualifications and a valid UK driving license are preferred. This role involves rotational shifts covering weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting.
• Awareness of personal care needs and the needs of older people.
• Awareness of Health and Safety at work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a broad range of patient care activities.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work as a team

Good practical and personal care skills

Basic IT Skills

Education

Good general education

NVQ Qualification

Job description

The post holder will carry out a broad range of patient care activities under the supervision of a qualified nurse, maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. This is a full-time role requiring a rotational shift pattern of long days and night duties, covering Sunday to Saturday, weekends, and bank holidays.

Detailed and Main Responsibilities:

• The post holder will carry out a broad range of patient care activities under the supervision of a qualified nurse.

Requirements:

• Qualifications and Training:
  • Essential: Good general education and a willingness to undertake further training.
  • Desirable: An NVQ Qualification.
• Experience and Knowledge:
  • Essential: Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting, with an awareness of personal care needs and the needs of older people. Awareness of Health and Safety at work is also required.
  • Desirable: Awareness of rehabilitation skills.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Essential: Good oral and written communication skills, an ability to work as a team, and good practical and personal care skills.
  • Desirable: Basic IT Skills.
• Other:
  • Desirable: Holding a full, valid UK driving license and having access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Work Permissions:

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting the minimum criteria of the role and the salary threshold.

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