Healthcare Assistant - Complex Care inWorthing inWorthing PUBLISHED
MON 16 DEC 2024
Harmony Healthcare rkv1A2fe
Competitive Pay, Enjoy a pay rate of £18 per hour, reflecting your valuable skills and experience.
Continuous Learning and Development, Benefit from regular training sessions and workshops, enabling you to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Flexible Scheduling, Enjoy a work-life balance with flexible shifts and ample vacation and mental health days.
Reward and Recognition Programs, Be acknowledged for your hard work through regular award ceremonies and appreciation events.
Supportive Work Environment, Thrive in a collaborative culture that values teamwork, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
Community Involvement, Engage with various outreach programs and initiatives, contributing to meaningful causes and making a positive impact.
Harmony Healthcare is seeking a Complex Healthcare Assistant in Worthing, focused on supporting young adults with respiratory care needs. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in complex care, be committed to a person-centred approach to enable patient independence, and enjoy providing companionship. Key responsibilities include assisting with respiratory care tasks such as cough assistance, oxygen saturation monitoring, oral suction, and ventilation. The role requires a valid driver's license and accessibility to Worthing, as the client enjoys community outings, including socializing and watching football.
The position offers a pay rate of £18 per hour and 12-hour day and night shifts, complemented by benefits such as continuous learning and development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment. Harmony Healthcare emphasises teamwork and community involvement, providing a comprehensive onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into the role. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
The position offers a pay rate of £18 per hour and 12-hour day and night shifts, complemented by benefits such as continuous learning and development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment. Harmony Healthcare emphasises teamwork and community involvement, providing a comprehensive onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into the role. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
Healthcare Assistant
We are seeking Complex Healthcare Assistants who have worked with young adults with respiratory care needs. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to providing care and focussed on supporting individuals to develop their independence while providing companionship. You will have recent hands-on complex care experience, preferably in the community.
You will be familiar working with a busy healthcare provider and your payrate will be 18 GBP per hour. You will need to be a driver accessible to Worthing, United Kingdom for your shifts.
Our client is a young person who loves to watch football and socialise with friends in bars and pubs. They would like someone who can take them out into the community and require a confident driver.
Please apply if you meet this criteria and are interested in taking the next exciting step in your career.
Shifts
12 hour Day and Night shifts
Experience Required
Complex care
Respiratory Care
Cough assist
O2 Saturation monitoring
Oral suction
Ventilation
Benefits
Continuous Learning and Development:
Harness the opportunity to grow with regular training sessions, workshops, and certification programs.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible scheduling, ample vacation days, and mental health days to ensure you’re at your best both personally and professionally.
Reward And Recognition Programs
Your hard work never goes unnoticed. Be part of our regular award ceremonies and appreciation events.
Collaborative And Supportive Work Environment
Thrive in a culture that champions teamwork, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
Community Involvement
Engage in our various community outreach programs, charity events, and initiatives to make a difference.
Comprehensive Onboarding Experience
Smooth transition into our Harmony family with orientation sessions, introductions, and a dedicated buddy system.
We are seeking Complex Healthcare Assistants who have worked with young adults with respiratory care needs. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to providing care and focussed on supporting individuals to develop their independence while providing companionship. You will have recent hands-on complex care experience, preferably in the community.
You will be familiar working with a busy healthcare provider and your payrate will be 18 GBP per hour. You will need to be a driver accessible to Worthing, United Kingdom for your shifts.
Our client is a young person who loves to watch football and socialise with friends in bars and pubs. They would like someone who can take them out into the community and require a confident driver.
Please apply if you meet this criteria and are interested in taking the next exciting step in your career.
Shifts
12 hour Day and Night shifts
Experience Required
Complex care
Respiratory Care
Cough assist
O2 Saturation monitoring
Oral suction
Ventilation
Benefits
Continuous Learning and Development:
Harness the opportunity to grow with regular training sessions, workshops, and certification programs.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible scheduling, ample vacation days, and mental health days to ensure you’re at your best both personally and professionally.
Reward And Recognition Programs
Your hard work never goes unnoticed. Be part of our regular award ceremonies and appreciation events.
Collaborative And Supportive Work Environment
Thrive in a culture that champions teamwork, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
Community Involvement
Engage in our various community outreach programs, charity events, and initiatives to make a difference.
Comprehensive Onboarding Experience
Smooth transition into our Harmony family with orientation sessions, introductions, and a dedicated buddy system.
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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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