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There is no better time to get into healthcare than now! HCA Direct are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants now! We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of the healthcare team. In this role, you will be the first line of support for our patients and be responsible for providing compassionate care during your time with them.
Characteristics for Success:
* Resilience: This role involves working with vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental health difficulties.
* Excellent Communication Skills: Vital for understanding patients' needs and relaying information to nurses and medical professionals.
* Organisational Skills: Comfort in documenting information and being organised is essential.
* Care and Compassion: A naturally caring person is ideal for this role.
* Attentiveness: Understanding and identifying the unique needs of each patient is key.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Providing personal care, such as showering, shaving, oral hygiene, and dressing.
* Administering medication and monitoring health and wellbeing.
* Maintaining records and reporting any changes.
* Assisting with meal preparation and household tasks.
* Providing emotional support and companionship.
* Respecting clients’ privacy, dignity, and individuality.
* Communicating effectively with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
Daily Responsibilities:
* Assisting residents with personal care.
* Providing companionship and engaging in conversation.
* Communicating with family members regarding care plans.
* Meeting residents’ needs and wishes.
* Collaborating with health and social care professionals.
* Recording and reporting essential information accurately.
* Encouraging residents to participate in recreational activities.
* Providing feedback to health and social care professionals.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £11.50-£13.60 per hour
Expected hours: 7 – 60 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Flexitime
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
* Transport links
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EHC-04/02/2024HCA
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