Healthcare Assistant inCarlisle inCarlisle PUBLISHED 3 MAY 2024
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Benefits to Cerise Healthcare’s Healthcare Assistants include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Opportunities to progress
- Leading training courses
- Generous refer a friend scheme
Healthcare Assistants will assist service users with all aspects of their life with which they require assistance, this could include;
- Personal Care
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Assisting with their finances
- Prompting/assisting with medication
- Assisting with cooking
- Helping with household chores
- Meeting friends/attending social events
- Accessing the community
As well as working as part of a team there is opportunity within some the services for lone working. Cerise Healthcare require that all our workers have recent experience UK based experience in healthcare.
Cerise Healthcare partner can consider both full and part time Healthcare Assistants for this role and are able to offer flexible hours.
Healthcare Assistants for Cerise Healthcare must be able to work under their own initiative, be patient and understand that the role is changeable depending on the wishes of the service users. Cerise Healthcare ask that all Healthcare Assistants:
- Have good understanding of written and verbal English
- Have Basic numeracy skills
- Have a current DBS on the update service (or be prepared to undertake one)
- Have recent UK based health or social care experience
- Are punctual
- Are reliable
- Have knowledge of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)
Please note that this role is subject to passing mandatory training, a successful DBS and referencing checks
Cerise Healthcare is recruiting exceptional Healthcare Assistants to work with our client, providers of support to Adults who reside in Elderly Extra Care Services in Carlisle.
Benefits to Cerise Healthcare’s Healthcare Assistants include:
Healthcare Assistants will assist service users with all aspects of their life with which they require assistance, this could include;
As well as working as part of a team there is opportunity within some the services for lone working. Cerise Healthcare require that all our workers have recent experience UK based experience in healthcare.
Cerise Healthcare partner can consider both full and part time Healthcare Assistants for this role and are able to offer flexible hours.
Healthcare Assistants for Cerise Healthcare must be able to work under their own initiative, be patient and understand that the role is changeable depending on the wishes of the service users. Cerise Healthcare ask that all Healthcare Assistants:
Please note that this role is subject to passing mandatory training, a successful DBS and referencing checks
Benefits to Cerise Healthcare’s Healthcare Assistants include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Opportunities to progress
- Leading training courses
- Generous refer a friend scheme
Healthcare Assistants will assist service users with all aspects of their life with which they require assistance, this could include;
- Personal Care
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Assisting with their finances
- Prompting/assisting with medication
- Assisting with cooking
- Helping with household chores
- Meeting friends/attending social events
- Accessing the community
As well as working as part of a team there is opportunity within some the services for lone working. Cerise Healthcare require that all our workers have recent experience UK based experience in healthcare.
Cerise Healthcare partner can consider both full and part time Healthcare Assistants for this role and are able to offer flexible hours.
Healthcare Assistants for Cerise Healthcare must be able to work under their own initiative, be patient and understand that the role is changeable depending on the wishes of the service users. Cerise Healthcare ask that all Healthcare Assistants:
- Have good understanding of written and verbal English
- Have Basic numeracy skills
- Have a current DBS on the update service (or be prepared to undertake one)
- Have recent UK based health or social care experience
- Are punctual
- Are reliable
- Have knowledge of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)
Please note that this role is subject to passing mandatory training, a successful DBS and referencing checks
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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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