Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant Gloucester, England

Nursing Direct
Full Time Gloucester, England 15 - 19 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Nursing Direct are looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates who are passionate in their work and making a difference within the care sector. The role itself can be seen as an exciting time for any candidates looking for new challenges with many opportunities for personal and career development as well as excellent, market leading rates of pay.

We are currently hiring for a HCA for shifts 1:1 Thursday-Sunday with a lovely family in the Cheltenham area. The property has a self contained annex, in Cheltenham, which is accessible for you to utilise as a 'staff room' as well as a stay over option should you require this.

The right carer will have experience in all areas of personal care. Carers will preferably have experience in; spinal chord injury, Supra pubic catheter care, peristine system, medication administration, chest monitoring, meal preparation and monitoring although training can be provided.

It is essential to be a driver due to the location (Cheltenham) and also there is an open driver policy on the clients adapted vehicle, helping the client access activities and the community. On weekends the family sometimes take trips away and accommodation is provided to assist on these trips.

Currently the client is working from home with an aim to access the office again, carers would then be required in their workplace.

Benefits

- Weekly pay (get paid every Friday)
- Holiday pay
- Flexible hours to suit you
- Referral Bonus Scheme (refer a friend, £50 per Carer, £100 per Nurse**)
- Ongoing professional training and development
- Excellent Pay Rates
- Opportunities for block shifts/permanent work

Additional Benefits

- Accommodation provided for those travelling for work.
- Trips away with the family.
- Adapted vehicle to access the community with the client
- Assisting of core general healthcare assistant duties such as moving and handling and basic life support.

Requirements

- MINIMUM of 1 months UK Healthcare experience
- MUST be hardworking and adaptable by responding quickly to changes
- MUST be passionate about high quality individual and teamwork
- MUST have a current DBS (inside a year or on the update service)
- Must have British citizenship.
- Must be a driver.
- Experience with spinal cord injuries and bowel care is preferred.
- Be prepared to assist on weekend activities; bike rides, accessing the community
and trips away (accommodation provided).

Nursing Direct are a homecare provider specialising in providing care and support to adults and children in their own homes. We provide high quality care for service users with a wide range of health and mental health conditions. We supply Nurses, Carers, Support Workers and Allied staff to our Homecare clients with shift flexibility to suit you.

We understand that everyone should be given the opportunity to live as independently as possible so we offer round the clock care, ensuring the right care team are in place. We take pride in our care provision, and we take care of our nursing staff.

**Terms and Conditions Apply

Please note – Nursing Direct is a UK based agency and are only able to offer work in the UK. We require all applicants to be living in the UK with UK right to work to accept your application with our agency. Also, we are not set up to provide VISA sponsorships so to avoid disappointment please only apply if you meet the above criteria.

To apply today: Simply click the 'Apply' button

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £15.00-£19.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

  • UK Drivers License (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: #JO170123A

Health Care Assistant
Nursing Direct

www.nursingdirect.co.uk
Purley, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Company - Public
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