Ref. JA21

Healthcare Assistant

  • Location: Dorset, England
  • Salary: £14 - £18 per hour
  • Type: Temporary / part time

Seven Nursing is seeking compassionate and dedicated Band 2 Healthcare Assistants to work throughout Dorset.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting patients in their daily activities and providing high-quality care and assistance to patients with all their needs.

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and compassionate with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to help others.

This role offers:

£14.00 P/H for days

£17.00 P/H for Nights/Saturdays

£18.00 P/H for Sundays

Responsibilities:

– Assisting patients with all their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and toileting

– Administering medication and monitoring vital signs

– Responding promptly and effectively to patient requests and needs

– Reporting changes in patient condition to the healthcare team

– Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation

– Providing emotional support to patients and their families

– Ensuring patient’s safety and well-being is maintained at all times

– Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care for patients

Requirements:

– NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

– Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or care home setting

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

– Good knowledge of care practices and techniques

– Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations

– A compassionate and caring nature

– Basic computer skills are an advantage.

If you are passionate about helping others, have a genuine interest in healthcare and want to make a difference to the lives of patients, then we would love to hear from you.

Working for Seven Resourcing:

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