Health Care Assistant (Days & Nights) Southampton, England
Job description
Eviso recruitment is looking for a Health care assistant to start as soon as possible in Southampton.
Please Note: we don not offer sponsorship
Purpose
To support individuals to make choices and live as independently as possible and to demonstrate the values of the Care and Support Department.
Main responsibilities
Follow care and/or support plans for each service user/tenant with respect and dignity. This may include but not limited to:
Living as independently as possible
Maintaining good health, hygiene and personal care e.g. dressing, washing, shaving, going to the toilet
Accessing work, education or training
Enjoying leisure time, activities and cultural beliefs in the community
Keeping in touch with family and friends and making new friends
Carry out or assist with domestic cleaning, cooking and shopping tasks as instructed.
Assist with the provision of medication as directed.
Provide up to date information to maintain service user records as required.
Respond to health and safety issues, comply with current infection control policies and procedures and complete relevant H&S training and implement emergency procedures if necessary.
Assist in the delivery of support to clients who may present behavioural challenges.
Use IT systems to record information and correspond with team and stakeholders.
Provide coaching to other team members which includes observing practice and giving feedback.
Adhere to mandatory vaccination requirements for the role; providing evidence of exemptions where applicable.
Required documents:
- Passport
- BRP
- Proof of NI Number
- CV
- DBS (if applicable, if not we will apply for one for you)
- Employment References and College/University Reference.
- Overseas Police Clearance
- Covid Vaccine Passport
- Drivers License preferable but not essential
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Care Certificate (required)
- DBS Update service (required)
Work Location: One location
