Location: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas
Job type: Zero-hours contract (agency work)
Pay: Competitive hourly rate
Probationary period: 4 months
Prime Years Healthcare Staffing provides temporary staffing support to care homes, nursing homes, supported living services and other care providers.
We are building a team of reliable, compassionate and professional Care Assistants and Healthcare Assistants who take pride in delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference to people's lives.
We're looking for individuals who share our values and want to be part of a dependable, supportive agency team.
As an agency Care Assistant, you'll undertake temporary assignments within a variety of care settings, supporting people with their day-to-day needs and helping them maintain their dignity, independence and wellbeing.
Assignments may include working in residential care homes, nursing homes and supported living environments.
This is a zero-hours position, offering flexibility around your availability. Shifts will be offered as opportunities arise, and you can choose whether to accept or decline individual assignments.
Please note that, as this is agency work, we cannot guarantee a minimum number of hours or a regular pattern of work.
Depending on the setting and the individual needs of the people you support, your duties may include:
- Providing person-centred care and support.
- Supporting individuals with personal care, dressing, washing and continence needs.
- Assisting with mobility and moving and handling in accordance with care plans and training.
- Supporting people with meals, nutrition and hydration.
- Supporting individuals with medication where appropriately trained, assessed and authorised.
- Promoting independence, choice, dignity and respect.
- Providing companionship and emotional reassurance.
- Observing and reporting changes in an individual's health or wellbeing.
- Maintaining accurate care records and reporting concerns appropriately.
- Following safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and health and safety procedures.
- Working collaboratively with permanent care teams and other healthcare professionals.
We're looking for people who are:
- Compassionate, caring and respectful.
- Reliable, punctual and professional.
- Confident communicating with individuals, families and colleagues.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and willing to work across different care environments.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable adults.
- Able to follow instructions, care plans and organisational procedures.
Previous experience in a care setting is essential for this role. Where you do not have up to date training, you will be required to complete this before accepting any assignments.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Prime Years Care Agency Limited
Salary: from £13.40 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Working pattern: Field-based
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Contact Details:
Prime Years Care Agency Limited Recruitment Team
