At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist patients with daily activities and support healthcare professionals in delivering care.
- Company: Caring environment focused on high-quality patient support in Cambridge.
- Benefits: Permanent contract, flexible shifts, 28 days leave, enhanced training, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Friendly team atmosphere with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills in healthcare.
- Qualifications: 1-year experience in a similar role and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
- HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS
- FULL-TIME
We are not able to support applications that require sponsorship.
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the Uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role and able to work a minimum 33 hours per week.
Successful applicants, will have minimum 1-year experience preferably in a similar role.
Care Centre offers specialist nursing support packages and respite care, registered with the Care Quality Commission to house forty residents at a time.
The main Key Responsibilities for this role are
- Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care.
- Monitor and record patients' vital signs and report any changes to the nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Help patients with mobility and physical activities as required.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Assist with the administration of medication under supervision.
Requirements
- Experience in a similar role in the UK is desirable
- Right to work in the UK- no sponsorship provided
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow care plans effectively,
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience in providing care in a home care setting
- Proficiency in English and basic IT skills
- Prior experience in a care home environment
- Team player
- Ability to work on own initiative
- A caring and compassionate attitude towards patients and their families.
- Basic knowledge of healthcare and medical terminology.
- Relevant certifications such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care are beneficial.
- Flexibility in working hours and the ability to adapt to different healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Permanent contract
- Day /Night /Flexible shifts available
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
- Enhanced training
- Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material.
- Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Refer a carer programme
- Store discount
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
- We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references
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