Patient Care Assistant: Rotating Shifts & Training

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Health Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care to patients. In this role, you will assist with personal hygiene, meal support, and maintaining patient comfort. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required, along with previous experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast-track Physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or Care Certificate (NHS England accredited) with relevant experience.
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Moving and Handling Certificate is required.
• Basic Life Support Certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs like bathing and dressing.
• Support patients in meal selection and feeding.
• Encourage fluid intake and record it.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable bed for patients.

Skills

Good standard of literacy

Good standard of numeracy

Compassionate care

Basic Life Support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Moving and Handling Certificate

Evidence of training in a care setting

Job description

A healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Health Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care to patients. In this role, you will assist with personal hygiene, meal support, and maintaining patient comfort. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required, along with previous experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives.