Job Role
This particular role is based within a Care Home in Leeds.
The Care Assistant will be expected to help and assist with day to day routines including personal care and feeding.
Care Assistants help with the day-to-day care of patients, either in homes, supported living community houses or in patient’s own homes.
Care Assistants are a vital member of any team within care homes, people homes and community homes.
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 preferred to apply for this role but are not essential.
As a Care Assistant / Support Worker / HCA or Healthcare Assistant, you would work under the supervision of Senior Care Assistants or Staff Nurses along with lots of other Care Assistants.
Your duties could include
* helping patients to wash, shower or dress
* serving food or helping people eat
* making and changing beds
* turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores
* talking to patients to keep them engaged and entertained
* helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
* giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
* making sure the patients room / general living areas are kept clean and tidy
* keeping supplies and equipment in order
Your day-to-day work may include using mobility aids and equipment to help lift and move patients.
If you are a reliable, flexible and passionate Care Assistant looking for high volumes of work within the Essex region, please don’t hesitate and apply today.
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