URGENT Healthcare Assistant - training available & flexible rotas Newport, Newport, Wales
Job description
Are you an enthusiastic, empathetic, friendly person who is looking for a new carer? Or are you an experienced carer looking for a new opporunity?
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Here at Smithridge we care for vulnerable adults living with a variety of different conditions such as; Dementia, Autism, mobility difficulties, mental health conditions & challenging behaviours plus more. All of our work is located in nursing homes and care homes in Swindon & Gloucestershire.
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The responsibilities of this role will include not are not limited to;
- Personal Care for male and female residents; this includes toileting, bathing, changing incontinence pads, oral care, nail care etc.
- Using manual handling equipment correctly and safely e.g. hoists, wheelchairs, slide sheets
- Providing emotional & physical support
- Completing documentation such as; forms, reports & care plans
- Light house-keeping duties; making/changing beds, tidying up, mopping, sweeping, polishing, laundry etc.
- Engaging with the residents and encouraging them to take part in the home’s activities.
- Performing all duties and responsibilities with a person centred approach
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Working as a Healthcare Assistant can be challenging however it is an extremely rewarding career as you help comfort vulnerable adults in their time of need.
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Smithridge Healthcare works with you to ensure that you only ever work shifts that fits around you and your needs, essentially you will never work a shift you agree to work.
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We also offer training to candidates who have not worked in care before but would like to start. Our 'Introduction To Care' training course provides you with all the information & skills you need to have to work as a carer and is very supportive. The course lasts for 2 weeks and costs £40 to attend, the next course we have is Monday 20th March-Friday 31st March.
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What Are The Benefits Of Working With Smithridge Healthcare?
- Quick Recruitment Process (be activated and working within 7 days)
- Ability To Pick & Choose Your Own Shifts
- Competitive Pay Rates (£10.65ph-£15ph)
- Referral Bonus (up to £200)
- Online & In-House Training Available
- Supportive Office Staff
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All We Ask From You Is That You;
- Have had 2 or 3 COVID-19 vaccinations
- Currently live in the UK
- Be a empathetic, energetic individual
- Have excellent communication, writing and listening skills
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If you are looking for flexible, reliable work click Apply Now or call 01902 425500.
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Job Types: Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.65-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All candidates must be COVID vaccinated. LFT tests to be taken before each shift.
Application question(s):
- Have you had 2 COVID-19 vaccinations?
- Since January 2022 have you worked in care in the UK for 6 months?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
