Health Care Assistant inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED
MON 16 DEC 2024
Age Recruitment LTD rwV4ZofX
Flexible working patterns allowing full-time, part-time, or weekend-only shifts to suit personal schedules.
Competitive pay starting at £11.68+ per hour, providing reliable weekly income.
Variety of work settings, including care homes, nursing homes, supported living facilities, and NHS Trusts.
Options for permanent and temporary contracts, catering to different employment preferences.
Advanced rotas available, enabling better personal planning and work-life balance.
Opportunities for career advancement with senior and team leader posts available.
AGE Recruitment is seeking Health Care Assistants in Liverpool to join their team, offering both full-time and part-time positions with day, night, and weekend shifts available. The organisation caters to various settings, including care homes, nursing homes, supported living facilities, and NHS Trusts, providing a flexible work environment with options for permanent and temporary contracts.
The role offers competitive pay starting at £11.68 per hour and includes advanced rotas as well as ad hoc shifts. While having a transferable DBS is beneficial, it is not mandatory to apply. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship for overseas applicants is not available.
The role offers competitive pay starting at £11.68 per hour and includes advanced rotas as well as ad hoc shifts. While having a transferable DBS is beneficial, it is not mandatory to apply. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship for overseas applicants is not available.
AGE Recruitment is a leading care organisation based in the North West and East currently on a mass recruitment drive for staff to work Full or Part-Time, on Day and Night Shifts. We are also recruiting for Bank Staff or those who would like to work on a Weekend basis only.
We have a variety of roles available which can include:
We have work available in a variety of settings:
Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Supported Living Facilities and NHS Trusts
If you currently have a transferable DBS (criminal record check) this is desirable but not essential, however, will help speed up the registration process
Unfortunately we do not currently offer Sponsership's for over-seas candidates, all applicants must have full RTW for the UK.
We have a variety of roles available which can include:
- Permanent & Temporary Contracts
- Flexible working patterns
- Advanced Rotas & Ad Hoc shifts
- Senior & Team Leader Posts
We have work available in a variety of settings:
Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Supported Living Facilities and NHS Trusts
If you currently have a transferable DBS (criminal record check) this is desirable but not essential, however, will help speed up the registration process
Unfortunately we do not currently offer Sponsership's for over-seas candidates, all applicants must have full RTW for the UK.
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.
- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control
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