We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Ryton to assist with the appointment of a Health Care Assistant, on a 1.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £12.00 - £14.70 per hour Responsibilities: Will assist in the daily care of the Residents, helping with dressing/undressing, washing, bathing and personal hygiene where necessary. To help Residents with problems of mobility and other physical disabilities such as incontinence, helping with the use of disability aids and caring for the same, as identified in the Residents care plan. Apply practical intervention procedures for dementia or behavioural problems Help and be involved with the organisation of social activities, and to participate in ways intended to promote Residents physical and mental well-being. To accompany Residents on community visits and hospital/doctors appointments. Involving yourself with Residents in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations. To help with the setting up of the dining room/meal trays in readiness for meal-times. Help serve food, assisting residents with eating and drinking as required. When requested prepare light meals and snacks. Help clear up the dining room after meals, ensuring all dirty cutlery, crockery and utensils are returned to the kitchen. Essential Traits: Caring and Patient Sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents Good communication skills Be physically fit, equal to the demands of the work Possess the essential ability to work well with others as part of a team Willing to work irregular hours Commitment to the rights of elderly and disabled people to live dignified lives. Flexibility in your working patterns by being able to carry out rostered shift work, which includes weekends and in emergency situations (i.e. holidays/sickness) additional duties/ night duty. Maintain the highest standard in your personal conduct, presentation and hygiene Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1471576