Veterinary Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

Healthcare Assistant
Herne Bay, CT6
Temporary, Long days, Waking nights
£13.68 - £18 per hour

SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high-quality care services, based in Canterbury.

Our ethos is to provide a friendly and approachable service to all candidates and clients while always remaining professional and responsive.
We offer a 24/7, 365 on-call service, ensuring peace of mind for our clients and staff.
As a healthcare assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily activities, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
Our client’s home is based in Hythe, and they are well established home providing high-quality care to all residents.
You will work in a team at the Hythe home supporting both staff and residents in residential or nursing home settings.

• Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Supporting residents with mobility and transfer, using the appropriate equipment where required.
• Providing companionship and emotional support to all residents.
• Listening to patients' concerns and providing empathy and support.
• Encouraging social interaction and engagement in activities.
• Assisting with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Monitoring and recording fluid and food intake.
• Administering or assisting with medication as per training and care plans.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any concerns to Senior staff members.
• Ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents.
• Cleaning and sterilising equipment used for patient care.
• Following infection control protocols and procedures.
• Always promoting independence and dignity.
• Always ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Treating patients with kindness, dignity, and compassion.
• Respecting patients' cultural and personal preferences.
• Following and updating care plans.
• Working collaboratively with health professionals and family members.

• Previous experience in Health Care role within a home setting or within domiciliary care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• Completion of the Care Certificate is desirable
• A compassionate, patient and caring nature.
• Ability and flexibility and comfortable working in fast changing environment.
• Being dependable and committed to patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to undergo relevant training and development.
• Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• A full UK Driver’s Licence is desirable.

• Competitive pay rates with enhancement for bank holidays.
• Flexible shifts, ensuring a work/life balance.
• Comprehensive mandatory training, plus refresher training every twelve months.
• Uniform provided.
• Additional training such as, medication training, CPI, Children’s Residential Training.
• Supportive and friendly staff.
• Range of setting to work in, enhancing skills gained in training.
• Pension and employee benefits, including Blue Light Card.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.