Care assistants needed in Kendal-(kirkby), Manchester
Client:
Sirona Medical Limited
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
bcf6e00751f0
Job Views:
24
Posted:
22.03.2025
Expiry Date:
06.05.2025
Job Description:
Job Role: Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant
The Support worker / Healthcare assistant will be expected to help and assist the team with day to day routines including personal care and feeding. The Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker must have at least 6 months experience in care and be have lots of compassion.
Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker will help with the day-to-day care of patients, either in homes, hospitals or in patient’s own homes. They are a vital member of the team in hospitals and people homes and clinics.
If you would like to care for people and make a positive difference to their lives, this could be the ideal job for you. Employers will be keen to see that you have a friendly and caring attitude, and understand and respect people who need healthcare support.
Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are essential to apply for this role. As a Healthcare Assistant and support worker, you would work under the supervision of Nursing staff along with other Healthcare Assistants.
Your duties could include:
1. Helping patients to wash, shower or dress
2. Serving food or helping people eat
3. Making and changing beds
4. Turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores
5. Talking to patients to help them feel less anxious
6. Helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
7. Giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
8. Making sure the ward or patient’s homes are tidy
9. Keeping supplies and equipment in order
Your day-to-day work may include using mobility aids and equipment to help lift and move patients. In hospitals you may also escort patients between departments. With experience, you may be involved in induction training for new healthcare assistants.
Sirona Medical is a Healthcare Recruitment Agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK. Sirona Medical has an excellent reputation for providing reliable Healthcare Professionals to both the NHS and private sector.
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Created on 22/03/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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