Healthcare Support Worker

AA Euro Recruitment UK; Polegate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is seeking agency relief Support Workers for clients in Polegate. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, and administering medications within established care plans. Training in medicines administration and safety interventions should be current.

Candidates should be able to work collaboratively with a team or independently. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate and at least one year of experience

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with adults with physical & intellectual disabilities.
• Medicines Administration training up to date.
• Safety Intervention training up to date.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behavior.
• Implement behavior management techniques as needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Follow care plans and instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.

Skills

Care support

Medication administration

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare is welcoming applications from experienced healthcare professionals.

We are seeking agency relief Support Workers for our well established clients based in Polegate. The suitable candidate will be working for us on behalf of one of the UK's biggest social care charities.

Requirements for this role to include:

• Minimum Requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate
• One years' experience of working with adults with physical & intellectual disability.
• Up to date Medicines Administration training
• Up to date Safety Intervention training
• Ability to work as part of a Team or Independently

Key Responsibilities:

Provide personal care and assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming

• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behavior
• Implement behavior management techniques as needed
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Follow care plans and instructions provided by healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided