Senior HCA

Abrams Healthcare Llp; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK healthcare agency is seeking experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants for various shifts. The role involves medication administration, supporting service users, and fostering personal relationships. Candidates should have at least 3 months of experience in UK care settings. This position offers flexible part-time or full-time hours at competitive rates, with opportunities for additional training.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of paid experience within a UK Care setting.
• Willingness to undergo Live Enhanced DBS check.
• Capability of administering medication and assisting service users.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and support service users with daily needs.
• Build relationships with service users and provide companionship.
• Liaise with managers and other team leaders for care coordination.

Skills

Medication administration

Emotional support

Teamwork

Good communication

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.