Healthcare Assistant

UK CARE & NURSING LTD ,
Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: From £8.50 to £11 per hour

Overview

Healthcare Assistant UK Care & Nursing – Ipswich £8.50 to £11.00 per hour Are you fed up with working for an agency on a zero-hour contract? Then we have the perfect solution for you. UK Care & Nursing are an agency breaking the mould and can offer you permanent contracts with guaranteed hours between 24 to 40 per week. We are looking for Healthcare Assistants throughout Ipswich and surrounding areas to expand our growing team. We have exciting positions in various care homes throughout the region and have flexibility around day and night shifts, whichever suit you. Your role will include but not be restricted to; assisting with daily tasks in the care home including personal care and hygiene, assistance and companionship to the care home clients and supporting the existing team already in place. Job Role Our health care assistants will: - - provide a high level of care to the residents - assist those that require it with: - Getting in and out of bed - Feeding - Washing - Dressing - Sanitary requirements - Their personal care and Hygiene - assist those with mobility problems - ensure that the preparation and serving of food meet the required standards - initiate and participate in recreational activities - prompt and assists the residents with their medication when required Education, Skills and qualifications - Full training will be offered but 12 months experience in a Care Role is required. - Skills required are: - - the ability to carry out Care Plans - Good verbal and written skills - Good observational skills - The ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships - A basic knowledge in the following areas is desirable . - Health and safety - Manual handling - Fire safety - Vulnerable adult protection procedures - Anti-discriminatory practices - Understanding of working within a multicultural environment. Benefits - Flexible working hours - Competitive rates of pay - 28 days holiday per year - Extra pay on weekends and bank holidays Flexible shifts available. Day, night and weekend shifts available. Salary ranges from £8.50 - £11.00 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89761457