Senior Healthcare Assistant - Agency

Goodwill; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to support service users in care/nursing home settings in Darlington and Durham. This role involves providing essential care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring medication administration. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare. Flexible shift patterns include days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months working as a Senior Health Care Assistant in a care/nursing home setting in the UK.
• Adaptability to different care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for service users within care/nursing home settings.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (AoDL) and daily care tasks.
• Support with risk assessments and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Medication administration

Teamwork

Effective communication

Risk assessments

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent

Medication Certificate

Mandatory Healthcare Certificate

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Agency

Company Name: Goodwill Healthcare Services Limited

Location: Darlington, Durham

Position Type: Zero Hours Contract (Temporary)

Pay Rate: £14 to £21

Note: we currently do not offer sponsorship; therefore must have the right to work in the UK.

Overview

Goodwill Healthcare Services Limited is seeking multiple experienced and enthusiastic Senior Healthcare Assistants (SHCA) to join healthcare settings within Darlington and Durham surrounding areas, on a rota and shift basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for service users within care/nursing home settings
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (AoDL) and daily care tasks as part of a team
• Assist with medication administration and documentation
• Support with risk assessments and contribute to care planning

Applicant Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 6 months working as a Senior Health Care Assistant in a care/nursing home setting in the UK.
• Skills: Experience with medication administration and documentation, ability to work as part of a team and assist with AoDL, managing teams, conducting risk assessments, and creating care plans for service users. Adaptability to different care settings and effective communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential.
• Driving License (Preferred, but not essential)

Training and Qualifications

• Required: NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
• Required: Medication Certificate, Mandatory Healthcare Certificate (both theory and practical)

Right to Work

• Required: Right to work in the UK, DBS Certificate

Working Conditions

• 12-hour shifts
• Days/Nights/ Weekends
• Rota/Shift basis

Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with Goodwill Healthcare Services Limited.