Healthcare Assistant
Herne Bay, CT6
Temporary, Long days, Waking nights
£13.68 - £18 per hour
SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high-quality care services, based in Canterbury.
Our ethos is to provide a friendly and approachable service to all candidates and clients while always remaining professional and responsive.
We offer a 24/7, 365 on-call service, ensuring peace of mind for our clients and staff.
As a healthcare assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily activities, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
Our client’s home is based in Hythe, and they are well established home providing high-quality care to all residents.
You will work in a team at the Hythe home supporting both staff and residents in residential or nursing home settings.
Responsibilities:
* Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
* Supporting residents with mobility and transfer, using the appropriate equipment where required.
* Providing companionship and emotional support to all residents.
* Listening to patients' concerns and providing empathy and support.
* Encouraging social interaction and engagement in activities.
* Assisting with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met.
* Monitoring and recording fluid and food intake.
* Administering or assisting with medication as per training and care plans.
* Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any concerns to Senior staff members.
* Ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents.
* Cleaning and sterilising equipment used for patient care.
* Following infection control protocols and procedures.
* Always promoting independence and dignity.
* Always ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
* Treating patients with kindness, dignity, and compassion.
* Respecting patients' cultural and personal preferences.
* Following and updating care plans.
* Working collaboratively with health professionals and family members.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in Health Care role within a home setting or within domiciliary care.
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
* Completion of the Care Certificate is desirable
* A compassionate, patient and caring nature.
* Ability and flexibility and comfortable working in fast changing environment.
* Being dependable and committed to patient care.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A willingness to undergo relevant training and development.
* Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
* Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
* A full UK Driver’s Licence is desirable.
What we offer:
* Competitive pay rates with enhancement for bank holidays.
* Flexible shifts, ensuring a work/life balance.
* Comprehensive mandatory training, plus refresher training every twelve months.
* Uniform provided.
* Additional training such as, medication training, CPI, Children’s Residential Training.
* Supportive and friendly staff.
* Range of setting to work in, enhancing skills gained in training.
* Pension and employee benefits, including Blue Light Card.
* An opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.
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