Healthcare Assistant inThe area below is where the role is located: inThe area below is where the role is located: PUBLISHED 1 AUG 2024

£14 to £18 an hour PERMANENT

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Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained.

Our service user currently has a dedicated care team, to which we are looking to expand with the right candidates. We are therefore looking for individuals who can bring additional experience and skills to the current team, and who are willing to learn new skills and are keen to get involved and not sit back.

We are looking for individuals who are active in their daily lives to contribute to our service users rehabilitation requirements.

We are also looking for individuals who are self-motivated, punctual, and proactive in all elements of their lives and can mirror this into their work.

Our service user is a gentleman in his mid-20s who lives in his family home in Harborne, Birmingham. He requires clinical support with management of his spinal injury including bowel and catheter care, support and have awareness with his autonomic dysreflexia and pain management. He requires support on a 2:1 basis throughout the day and night.

He is very focused on his rehabilitation and as part of his team you will be required to support him with this and actively show interest. You will be required to support him to attend any appointments for his rehabilitation and physio and will be required to continue this at home. Therefore, it is essential that you are able to manage the requirements for this.

As his dedicated care team, you will also play a big part in helping him to access the community and support him in enjoying his hobbies and interests such as going to the gym, going out for meals, and socialising with his friends.

During the day and evening you will be required to provide support with his personal care, moving and handling requirements, attending to his clinical care needs, supporting him to enjoy his hobbies and interests, supporting with all rehabilitation needs, as well as supporting with duties around the home and stock checks.

Throughout the night you will provide support with his personal care, repositioning, clinical observations and attending to his clinical needs when required. You will provide a peaceful environment and attend to any light duties where possible.

We have the following shifts available

Part Time Days- 2 shifts per week 7am - 7pm including weekends.

Full Time Nights-3 shifts per week 7pm - 7am including weekends.

Workers must be available for alternative weekend shifts.

Payrates

Weekdays: £14.00 per hour

Weeknights: £15.00 per hour

Weekends: £16.00 per hour

Bank Holidays: £18.00 per hour.

This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on his day-to-day life.

About us

The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.

The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.

Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

We are looking for individuals who are active in their daily lives to contribute to our service users rehabilitation requirements.

We are also looking for individuals who are self-motivated, punctual, and proactive in all elements of their lives and can mirror this into their work.

We have the following shifts available

Part Time Days- 2 shifts per week 7am - 7pm including weekends.

Full Time Nights-3 shifts per week 7pm - 7am including weekends.

Workers must be available for alternative weekend shifts.

Payrates

Weekdays: £14.00 per hour

Weeknights: £15.00 per hour

Weekends: £16.00 per hour

Bank Holidays: £18.00 per hour.

About us
The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.
The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.
Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills:

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.

2. Empathy and Compassion:

- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.

- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.

3. Basic Clinical Skills:

- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.

- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).

- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.

4. Teamwork:

- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

- Being a supportive team player.

5. Time Management:

- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.

6. Attention to Detail:

- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.

- Paying close attention to patient safety.

7. Problem Solving Skills:

- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.

- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.

8. Physical Stamina:

- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.

- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.

Personal Qualities:

- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.

- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.

- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.

Training and Qualifications:

While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.

Experience:

Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.

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