Nursing Support Assistant

Careworkers UK; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Role with responsibility

Full care training

36 hours per week

Career prospects

Job summary

Careworkers UK is seeking friendly Nurse Assistants to join a well-established care home, caring for adults over 65. You will work under the supervision of a nurse, providing care, administering medication, and keeping the team informed.

The role offers 36 hours per week with shift work from 8 am to 8 pm, including mornings and weekends. Full training is provided and the position offers rewarding career prospects in the care sector.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with older people in a care environment.
• Must have NVQ/CQF 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Must be patient and caring, committed to helping others.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to commit to early morning and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Attend to residents' wishes, comfort, hygiene and personal appearance at all times.
• Prepare and monitor care plans.
• Change dressings as directed by the nurse.
• Administer medications as trained.
• Assist with bathing and toileting needs.
• Prepare food and dining areas.
• Make beds and change linen.
• Escort residents to hospital, appointments and outings as required.

Skills

Experience with older people

Good communication

Patient and caring

Education

NVQ/CQF 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for friendly and compassionate Nurse Assistants to work for a leading care provider in a well-established care home helping to care for Adults over 65. You will work under the supervision of one of the nurses, providing care to residents, administering medication and keeping the nurse and the rest of the team up-to-date.

Benefits

• A role with a good level of responsibility
• Full care training provided
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week minimum (shift work)
• Rewarding role in care with great career prospects

Requirements

• Must have experience in working with older people in a care environment
• Must have NVQ/CQF 2 in Health and social care or the equivalent
• Must be a patient and caring individual who is committed to helping others
• Must have good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Must be able to commit to early morning and weekend shifts

Rota

• 36 Hours(shift work)
• 8 am - 8 pm
• (If nights 8 am-8 pm)
• 5 days per week

Care Duties

• Attend to the wishes, comfort, personal appearance and hygiene of residents at all times
• Preparing and monitoring care plans
• Changing dressings
• Administering medication
• Helping residents with bathing and toileting
• Prepare food and eating areas
• Make beds and change linen
• Escort residents to hospital, dentist, shops or other approved excursions as required