Position: Full-time Floater Healthcare Assistant
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Hours : 40 hr a week ( Contract )
Job Summary: As a Floater Healthcare Assistant, your primary responsibility is to provide personalized and compassionate care to clients in various settings. This role involves flexibility and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of different clients, whether in client’s residences, care home, or other healthcare environments.
Responsibilities:
1. Client Care:
* Provide direct care to clients based on their individual needs and care plans.
* Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
* Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
1. Floating Between Clients:
* Be available to work with different clients based on scheduling needs.
* Travel to clients homes or designated locations to provide care.
* Adapt quickly to different care environments and client preferences.
1. Communication:
* Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
* Provide updates on clients conditions and report any changes promptly.
1. Documentation:
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided.
* Complete documentation in accordance with established protocols.
1. Compassionate Support:
* Offer emotional support and companionship to clients.
* Foster a positive and respectful environment for clients.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills:
A minimum of 1 years’ experience in health and social care
Valid full UK Driving license
Willingness to do personal care for - Male or Female, if required
Basic understanding of developmental delay and cognitive impairment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good IT skills
Ability to work in the client’s home
Ability to liaise with healthcare professionals daily
Ability to take a person-centred approach
Experience in medication administration, personal care, and manual handling
Willingness to learn and the ability to take on feedback
Ability to think outside the box
Desirable Skills:
Experience of providing care to people living in the community
Participate in Support Worker meeting
Participate in person centred training