Oxford Care Assistants / Support Workers / HCA-s / Healthcare Assistants /

Sirona Medical Limited; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare recruitment agency in the UK is seeking compassionate Care Assistants for various roles in care homes. You will provide essential support to patients including personal care and daily routines, assisting with mobility, meals, and keeping living areas tidy. While prior experience is beneficial, it is not essential. This role offers flexible work opportunities in the Essex region.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care preferred but not essential.
• Understanding and respect for people needing healthcare support.
• Reliability and flexibility in shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with washing, showering, or dressing.
• Assist with serving food and helping patients eat.
• Maintain cleanliness in patients' rooms and living areas.
• Support patients in mobility using aids and equipment.

Skills

Friendly and caring attitude

Ability to assist with personal care

Engagement skills with patients

Education

Previous experience or qualifications in care

Job description

Job Role :

This particular role is based within a Care Home in Witney, Oxfordshire.

The Care Assistant will be expected to help and assist with day to day routines including personal care and feeding.

Care Assistants help with the day-to-day care of patients, either in homes, supported living community houses or in patients’ own homes.

Care Assistants are a vital member of any team within care homes and people homes and community homes.

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 preferred to apply for this role but are not essential.

As a Care Assistant / Support Worker / HCA or Healthcare Assistant, you would work under the supervision of Senior Care Assistants or Staff Nurses along with lots of other Care 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 keep them engaged and entertained
• helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
• giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
• making sure the patients room / general living areas are kept clean and 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.

If you are a reliable, flexible and passionate Care Assistant looking for high volumes of work within the Essex region, please don’t hesitate and apply today.

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.