28 Nov
Proxycare
Shire of Northampton
Compensation & Hours
Salary: £ 13.00-£18.00 depending on the shifts and experience.
Working Hours: Flexible
Start Date: Immediate Start - Subject to successful application
Responsibilities
We are looking for experienced, confident and reliable Healthcare Assistants. You will need valuable communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of healthcare settings providing advanced notice and short notice cover. You will work as a member of a team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of resident care. You will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in the meeting of all their basic care needs. You will be expected to work to a high level under the supervision of qualified nursing staff.
Essential Skills & Abilities
- Ability to use own initiative, plan own work and prioritise a patient’s care needs
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work within a team
- Good communication skills
- Motivated to learn
- Maintains a mature attitude
- Possesses a responsible attitude
Knowledge
Knowledge of care giving, empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with care needs.
Training / Education
- Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training: Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life Support, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene/Infection Control, Nutrition and Hydration
Experience
Recent experience of caring for patients.
Other Requirements
Ability to travel to varying work locations during unsocial hours.
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexible working hours
- Free mandatory and service-specific training
- Ongoing professional maintenance (appraisals & clinical supervision)
Application Process
- Undergo a full enhanced DBS check or evidence of online DBS check
- Require two professional references
- Need to complete the free online training if they do not have valid training certificates
Preferably Applicant must have
- Minimum of 6 months experience in the care sector within the UK
- Vaccination
Desirable
- UK Driving License
- Flexible working hours
If you have the skills, attitude and experience to be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today.
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📌 Care Assistant/ Support Worker (Shire of Northampton)
🏢 Proxycare
📍 Shire of Northampton
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