HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT Sheffield, England
Job description
Job Description: Healthcare Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet
- Provide personal care and support to people in their own homes for whom the company has agreed to provide a service in line with an agreed care and support plan.
- Contribute to specialised care plans, eg for people with dementia, re-enablement or people with continence difficulties.
- Talking to patients and reassuring them
- Attending meetings with other healthcare professionals
- Help users take their prescribed medication (as specified on their care plans) Contribute to care of service users who are temporarily sick, eg minor dressings, bed nursing etc.
- Read and write reports and take part in staff and service users meetings and in training activities as directed.
- Comply with the agency's guidelines and policies at all times, eg in respect of dress code, wearing of identity badges, travelling and security and safeguarding of service users.
- Report to the manager any significant changes in health of a service user.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Ability to follow instructions and protocols accurately
We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for career advancement within the healthcare field. If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the healthcare facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.75-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
