Healthcare Assistant - full time/part time hours & training available

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Are you an enthusiastic, empathetic, friendly & hard-working carer who is looking for a new opportunity or a fully flexible rota?

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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.

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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 will be 20th March-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: From £10.65 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?

Experience:

• UK care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road