Health Care Assistant Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Our Aim at InnovCare is to provide innovative personal care to individuals who, by reason of old age, illness, or disability are unable to provide it for themselves, in the comfort of their own homes. Such activities involve washing, bathing, moving, or cleaning, getting dressed, or going to the toilet.
The services provided are for the elderly who need Learning disability Care, Respite Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, end-of-life, Palliative Care, Neurological and Brain Injury Care, Physical disability care, Spinal injury care, Night Care, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) care, Reablement care, Companionship care, Stroke Care and Live-in-Care.
All services are provided in the comfort of the service users’ homes within the Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and Driffield area. We have a mandate called: the SCREWED Mandate and all our employees live by it. Our service must be safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led at all times.
Our staff members and carers are passionate about what they do because they are driven to provide our vulnerable service users with high-quality care. We desire contented and lovable employees who are eager to fit into our enthusiastic organisational culture. So, if you think you have these attitude, then InnovCare is a place for you.
Duties: With empowering, team spirit, honesty, innovation, integrity, kindness, and safety, you will be:
- Assisting healthcare professionals in providing key support and care
- Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assisting with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Assisting with mobility and transferring patients
- Administering medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician or senior team member
- Assisting with medical procedures, reordering and treatments
- Maintaining a clean and organized patient environment
- Providing emotional support to our service users and their families
- Documenting patient information accurately and timely
Requirements:
- High level of Enthusiasm, team spirit, honesty, innovation, integrity, kindness, and safety consciousness are a MUST and you will be tested and interviewed on this.
- High school diploma or equivalent ( for foreign workers, you must have at least 5 point overall in your test of English or have worked in the UK care sector for more than a year with considerable IELTS scores or Evaluated foreign B.Sc. degree
- Completion of care certificates and Level 2 NVQ preferred (N-A-M)
- Excellent communication, passion, enthusiasm, lovability and interpersonal skills is a must
- Ability to work well in a team environment and innovatively
- Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients, and desire for responsiveness
- Ability to handle stressful situations with patience and professionalism
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills -Can drive and with full UK Driving Licence/International Drivers License, with own insured car preferred (not a must-N-A-M)
Note: Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but N-A-M. Training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate the necessary skills and qualities. Most preferred candidates may be given senior roles
We offer competitive pay rates, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for career advancement within the healthcare field. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume at [email protected] or [email protected] along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in working as a Healthcare Assistant. Please state your driving status and location e.g I DRIVE WITH UK LICENCE & LIVE IN HULL or /INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENCE & LIVE IN HULL as the subject of your email
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract, Graduate, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 38 per week
Salary: From £25,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Relocation assistance
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HCA2023
Expected start date: 02/10/2023
