Senior HCA

Abrams Healthcare Llp; Stanley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare agency is seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant in the UK. The role involves medication administration, assisting service users with daily needs, and maintaining accurate records. Applicants should have at least 3 months of experience in a UK care setting and be willing to acquire a Live Enhanced DBS. The position offers part-time and full-time options, with competitive pay ranging from £13 to £30 per hour.

Benefits

Level 3 courses for development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of paid experience in a UK care setting.
• Willingness to obtain a Live Enhanced DBS.
• Medication training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and assist service users with immediate needs.
• Liaise with managers and participate in leisure activities with clients.
• Maintain accurate records and update care plans.

Skills

Experience in UK care setting

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Abrams Healthcare is actively seeking experienced SHCA Workers. We have an ongoing need for that role. HCA can be trained for senior roles. You must have or be willing to have a Live Enhanced DBS. Medication training is essential and can be provided.

The role involves working in areas such as:

• Residential Home
• Council Care Homes

THE APPLICANT:

You must have at least 3 months of paid experience within a UK Care setting and possess the right to work within the UK.

Job Types

Part‑time, Temporary, On offer, Full Time

Salary

£13–30.00 per hour

This position is for Agency (Senior HCA) who book shifts on an Ad‑Hoc or block‑booking basis. We have shifts Nationwide as well.

Typical Senior Healthcare Care Assistant duties are wide‑ranging. The job revolves around administering medication and helping service users with their immediate needs such as dressing, maintaining hygiene and washing. Assisting and managing HCAs.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant role also includes getting to know the service users personally and providing them with companionship and emotional support, contributing positively to their well‑being. Liaising with Managers and other Team Leaders.

The Senior Health Care Assistant can also extend to helping clients take part in leisure activities, such as going on day trips. The duties therefore vary substantially from client to client so that no two shifts are the same.

Senior Healthcare Assistants and Care Support Workers are part of a multi‑disciplinary team. You will endeavour to provide the highest level of nursing and care to service users. You will need to develop strong relationships with service users, relatives, and senior staff. The role also involves providing good standards of medical care to service users, accurate record keeping, updating care plans accurately, appropriate use of medical equipment, a cheery attitude, and willingness to continue updating your training for compliance. You need to be willing to register on our app for compliance, timesheets, and shifts.

We offer Level 3 courses suited for Senior Healthcare Assistants and Higher. (abramshealthcare.org)

Teamwork, collaboration with HCAs essential. A cheerful personality goes a long way in ensuring a happy placement.