Health Care Assistant (HCA) inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED 2 JUN 2024
Dewcare Recruitment UK LTD r7NBiYzl
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- Summary:** To provide the support, care and domestic care needed to help service users to achieve maximum independence in aspects of their daily lives and activities as per their individual needs and care plans all the while promoting their self-respect and dignity and providing the highest standard of care provision every day of the year, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Provides patient care that is appropriate for the elderly, disabled, and infirm by assisting with daily activities of the household.
Assists clients with self-administration of medications, treatments, and therapies as needed.
Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise.
Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands.
General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine.
Required Skills And Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, staff, and management.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to problem solve in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team environment.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Dewcare Recruitment UK LTD is looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care and support services to patients in their homes or care homes. This position will work in conjunction with the Nurse Manager to ensure that all necessary duties are completed and that the needs of our patients are met in a positive and professional manner.
Provides patient care that is appropriate for the elderly, disabled, and infirm by assisting with daily activities of the household.
Assists clients with self-administration of medications, treatments, and therapies as needed.
Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise.
Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands.
General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine.
Required Skills And Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, staff, and management.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to problem solve in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team environment.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Summary:** To provide the support, care and domestic care needed to help service users to achieve maximum independence in aspects of their daily lives and activities as per their individual needs and care plans all the while promoting their self-respect and dignity and providing the highest standard of care provision every day of the year, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Provides patient care that is appropriate for the elderly, disabled, and infirm by assisting with daily activities of the household.
Assists clients with self-administration of medications, treatments, and therapies as needed.
Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise.
Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands.
General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine.
Required Skills And Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, staff, and management.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to problem solve in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team environment.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
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