Health Care Assistant Support Worker

Gabriels Care Agency ,
Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £13.50 per hour

Overview

Health Care Assistant Location Reading RG13EU : Berkshire SUMMARY Gabriels Care is a leading provider of Care Staff to the NHS and leading Care Homes. The company is experiencing phenomenal growth leading to the requirement of ambitious high-income Health Care Assistant/Support Workers Health Care Assistant/Support Worker you will need to be flexible and prepared to provide high-quality care to all vulnerable groups our clients care for. This includes elderly care, dementia, mental health patients, children (under 18)/adults with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy. our various clients with to its residents and patients. The role is varied day-to-day and the post holder will assist with all aspects of care such as personal care, making beds, providing mobility support, serving meals and feeding, talking to residents, and monitoring general health and well-being. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · To treat all residents with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural. · To provide help with resident’s personal care including, showering, getting dressed, helping patients to the toilet and feeding. · To ensure residents physical environment is maintained, kept tidy and clean e.g. making beds, checking room temperatures and cleanliness. · Talking to residents, reassuring them and encouraging attendance of social activities when appropriate facilitating them to achieve this. · To use specialised equipment to lift and move patients, including wheelchairs. · To observe and report any changes in the resident’s condition immediately to a relevant professional. The post holder will report to the Senior Care Staff in charge or Registered Manager on shift and be supervised by the Staff Allocation and Resources Team, but will expected to plan and manage his/her own workload within agreed systems and deadlines. Informal Discussion For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Ballsdon BSc. Operations and Recruitment Team Leader 44 (0) 7918606059. Requirements Before applying: Please read our Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment and Registration Fees. Right to Work: We only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the United Kingdom. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89748991