UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient
Are you currently looking for a career change? Have you always wanted to work in the healthcare sector? If so, then we have an opportunity to become a trainee ward Care Assistant. We are happy to look at applicants with little to zero experience. Working as a Trainee Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Shepton Mallet, you'll help provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment.
Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.
Shifts
Shifts are as follows: Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7.30pm with occasional Night Shifts, which are 7.00pm to 7.30am and will include bank holidays.
What you can expect in return
* An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
* Varied career development opportunities
* The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
Main duties of the job
Basic tasks of a trained Care Assistant would include:
1. Welcoming patients to the ward area.
2. Answering the telephone, recording and delivering messages accurately to the appropriate person.
3. Assisting in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation.
4. Supporting other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
5. Assisting in the making of beds, handling of bed linen, and disposal of used linen.
6. Aiding in the infection control of the department/treatment centre.
7. Accurately monitoring and recording the weight, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure of patients and ensuring any abnormalities or changes in patients' conditions are reported immediately to a Registered Nurse.
8. Assisting with the moving and handling of patients ensuring the use of aids and equipment.
About us
We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn, and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of teamwork and a good work ethic.
The ideal applicant will have
* An NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills.
* Experience or a good understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
* The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
* The flexibility to fit into an internal rotating shift pattern.
If you have any questions, please email me at Dale.leer@practiceplsgroup.com or call 07971030100. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4LP
Employer's website
Practice Plus Group Careers
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