Manchester Care Assistant / Support Worker / Healthcare Assistants

Sirona Medical Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirona Medical Limited is seeking Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants to provide vital care to patients in various settings. The ideal candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in the healthcare sector, demonstrating a compassionate attitude and a commitment to quality patient care. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities, ensuring that patients feel supported and comfortable in their environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in care.
• Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and feeding.
• Helping patients with daily routines and mobility.
• Maintaining cleanliness in patient areas.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Friendly demeanor

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 of experience in care and possess a compassionate attitude.

Healthcare Assistants / Support Workers will help with the day-to-day care of patients, either in homes, hospitals, or in patients' own homes.

If you would like to care for people and make a positive difference in 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 other Healthcare Assistants.

Your duties could include:

1. Helping patients to wash, shower, or dress
2. Serving food or helping people eat
3. Making and changing beds
4. Turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores
5. Talking to patients to help them feel less anxious
6. Helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
7. Giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
8. Making sure the ward or patient’s homes are tidy
9. 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 of combined experience in the recruitment industry, our experienced recruiters are always available to provide you with the 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.