Senior Health Care Assistant Watford, East of England, England
Job description
Job Title: Senior Healthcare Assistant
Duties:
- Assist with administrations and dispensing of medication in accordance with medication procedures
- Assisting healthcare professionals in providing patient care and support
- Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Assisting with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administering medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician
- Assisting with mobility and transferring patients
- Keeping patient rooms clean and organized
- Assisting with meal preparation and feeding patients as needed
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients
- Documenting patient information and maintaining accurate records
Experience:
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
- Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients
- Ability to handle stressful situations with calmness and professionalism
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Flexible work schedules (part-time and full-time options available)
- Opportunities for career advancement within the healthcare field
- Comprehensive training provided for new hires
- Employee assistance programs for personal support
If you are passionate about providing quality care to patients and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for the position of Senior Healthcare Assistant. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship, Freelance, Zero hours contract, Graduate, Volunteer, Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 48 per week
Salary: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
- Transport links
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Watford: 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 (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Aurum Care - HCA
