HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT BANK/WEEKENDS/NIGHTS
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our bank staff and provide vital support around other commitments ie another job or college course (or set weekends) in our busy 39 bedded nursing home in Churston.. This role offers flexible working hours, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring care. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will deliver compassionate, person-centered support within our home settings, ensuring the well-being and comfort of those in your care. Your contribution will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of care and enhancing quality of life for service users.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide general basic care to include washing, dressing and undressing, bathing, continence care, toileting and emptying catheter bags, assisting with feeding and drinking. All to a high standard of quality.
To use moving and handling aides as established in mobility assessment, for the safety of residents and carers.
Be responsible for feeding back to nurses any change observed in a residents condition.
Be responsible for your own actions, and ask for help when it is needed.
Assist with the preparation and serving of food and drinks as required.
Understand and accept your responsibility as part of the wider team, ensuring a safe working environment for residents and staff, and bringing any Health and Safety worries to the attention of the nurse in charge.
Understand the principles and practice of confidentiality.
Undertake all training and updates as deemed to be necessary, and attend staff meetings.
Document all activities in the care plans, and use other documentation as requested, ensuring all entries are signed and dated.
To follow all policies and procedures of the home.
To undertake any other jobs requested of you.
Experience
Previous experience working within a care home or home care environment is highly desirable.
Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to engage empathetically with diverse individuals.
Basic IT literacy for documentation and accessing electronic care plans efficiently.
Knowledge of care plans, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety protocols is preferred.
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant Bank or Weekend worker and play a crucial role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly makes a difference!
\*\PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB CANNOT BE SPONSORED FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS BY US\\*
An Enhanced Police Criminal Records Disclosure will be required in the event of a successful application.
Previous applicants need not apply
Please email for more details or an application form for the attention of Tracy Lowe (all emails will be responded to - please check your junk)
Work Location: In person
Pay: £13.10-£14.35 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 12.0 per week
Benefits
On-site parking
Paid training
Referral programme
Work Location: In person
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