Patient Care Assistant - Enfield

Optime Group; Enfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Optime Group seeks Patient Care Assistants in Enfield to support non-emergency patient transport services across London. This role is essential for patient comfort and safety, involving physical lifting, communication with healthcare staff, and accurate documentation. No driving licence is needed, making it accessible for many candidates.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

FREE on-site parking

Temp to Perm option based on performance

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is preferred.
• Physically able to lift and carry patients up to 70kg.
• Must pass a 2nd stage interview and physical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Transporting non-emergency patients to and from healthcare facilities.
• Working as part of a two-person crew to ensure patient comfort.
• Completing patient documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Job description

Recruitment experts Optime are searching for kind, resilient, and physically capable Patient Care Assistants to support our respected client delivering non-emergency patient transport services across London. This role is based out of Enfield, with patient journeys covering a range of hospital locations across the city. No driving licence is required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to patients while developing a long-term career in the healthcare sector.

What’s on offer:

• Rate of pay: £13.85 per hour
• Shift Pattern (Full-time): 5 shifts per week
• Shift Length: 10 hours (with 1-hour unpaid break)
• Shift Times: Shifts will fall between 05:00 and 18:00 – you must be flexible to work a 10-hour shift within these hours
• Weekly Pay
• FREE on-site parking at Enfield base
• Temp to Perm (performance based)

Key Duties:

• Transporting non-emergency patients to and from hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities.
• Working as two-person crew, responsible for supporting the travelling patient.
• Regular heavy-lifting, using equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers and carry chairs as well as exposure to bodily fluids (including urine, faeces, vomit and blood).
• Assisting patients in and out of the ambulance, ensuring their comfort and safety during transportation.
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and other staff to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Completing patient documentation and reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining the ambulance equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition.

Area Coverage:

Based in Enfield, you will cover patient transport services to/from:

• Hampstead
• Whittington (Archway)
• Kings Cross Moorfields
• North Middlesex
• And other London locations as required

Requirements:

• Previous care experience is preferred.
• Physically able to lift and carry patients up to 70kg (including stair work)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have lived in the UK for 3 years or longer.
• Must pass a 2nd stage interview and physical assessment with the client.
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check (Regulated Activity with Children & Adults)

PLEASE NOTE: This role involves regulated activity with vulnerable adults and children. An Enhanced DBS check is required.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.