Healthcare Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team in the Nottinghamshire area. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months experience of providing essential support to patients in a care home or home care setting, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role requires effective communication skills both written and verbal as well as the ability to follow care plans while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Position: Night & Day Shifts Healthcare Worker

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Support the implementation of individual care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Communicate effectively with residents’, families, and healthcare staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and any changes in condition.
• Help with administrative tasks, including updating patient information using IT systems.
• Foster a warm and supportive environment that promotes the dignity and independence of each resident.

Experience

• At least 1 years previous experience in a care home setting.
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken in English.
• Familiarity with care plans and the ability to follow them accurately is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to empathise and build rapport with residents and colleagues.
• Basic IT skills for maintaining records and documentation is preferred.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Education

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

• UK Care home: 1 year (required)

Language

• English – Fluently (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• DBS – registered on update service
• Up to date mandatory training certificates

Job Types: Temporary, Temp to perm

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