Leeds Care Assistant / Support Worker / Healthcare Assistants

Sirona Medical Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant to assist in patient care. This role requires at least 6 months of experience in care, with responsibilities including helping patients with personal care, feeding, and mobility. Candidates should have a friendly attitude and understanding of healthcare support needs. The position offers a chance to make a positive difference in patients' lives while working in diverse care environments.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in care.
• Friendly and caring attitude towards patients.
• Understanding of healthcare support needs.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with personal care like washing and dressing.
• Assist with feeding and serving food.
• Move patients and use mobility aids.

Skills

Compassion

Personal care

Communication

Job description

Job Role :

Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant

The Support worker / Healthcare assistant will be expected to help and assist the team with day to day routines including personal care and feeding.

The Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker must have at least 6 months experience in care and be have lots of compassion.

Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker will help with the day-to-day care of patients, either in homes, hospitals or in patient’s own homes.

Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker are a vital member of the team in hospitals and people homes and clinics.

If you would like to care for people and make a positive difference to their lives, this could be the ideal job for you.

Employers will be keen to see that you have a friendly and caring attitude, and understand and respect people who need healthcare support.

Previous experience and / or qualifications in care are essential to apply for this role.

As a Healthcare Assistant and support worker, you would work under the supervision of Nursing staff along with lots of other Healthcare Assistants.

Your duties could include :

• helping patients to wash, shower or dress
• serving food or helping people eat
• making and changing beds
• turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores
• talking to patients to help them feel less anxious
• helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
• giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
• making sure the ward or patient’s homes are tidy
• keeping supplies and equipment in order

Your day-to-day work may include using mobility aids and equipment to help lift and move patients. In hospitals you may also escort patients between departments. With experience, you may be involved in induction training for new healthcare assistants.

We also supply the following to both NHS and private sector. Nurse, General Nurse, RGN,NMC, Nurse, Band 5, Band 6, HCA, Community Nurse, specialist Nurse. A&E, Endoscopy, Theatre,

Sirona Medical is a Healthcare Recruitment Agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK.

Sirona Medical has an excellent reputation for providing reliable Healthcare Professionals to both the NHS and private sector.

We are renowned for our fast, friendly and high quality service. Our thorough recruitment process ensures that we only provide the very best talent to our clients.

With over 60 years combinedexperience in the recruitment industry, ourexperienced Recruiters are always available to provide you withthe highest service levels.

Sirona Medical believes in the ethics of providing more than just a service, but a relationship that allows both clients and candidates, to feel that no matter the query, request or demand, we will meet and exceed your expectations.