Are you a compassionate, reliable team player who thrives on making a real difference? If you’re empathetic, honest, and always up for learning, we’ll give you all the training and support you need to excel in your career. We’re looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team and support our service users in the Dorset Region. You’ll work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
We recruit specifically for each of our service users, matching not only clinical skills, but personalities and lifestyle too. Our experienced nursing team will provide you with full client-specific training. This is a fantastic chance to join a supportive team and hone your skills in complex care, with outstanding 24/7 clinical support at your fingertips. In the ever-changing world of complex care in the community, you’ll make a real difference with HASCS.
Role Responsibilities
As a healthcare assistant in this package of care you will:
- Support your service user with their physical care needs, including personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort.
- Deliver person-centered care according to bespoke care plans.
- Promote independence and respect each service users spiritual, psychological, and cultural needs.
- Maintain accurate care records.
- Assist with communication between patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Administer prescribed medication or clinical tasks after completing our advanced training and competency sign off.
- Monitor and report any changes in patient condition to the Regional Nurse Manager.
- Contribute to a supportive, high-standard care environment.
Clinical Skills
Please note that whilst experience in these areas are desirable, we will provide service user specific training.
- COMPLEX CARE:
- Gastrostomy tube
- Medication through Gastrostomy
- Manual handling using the hoist and wheelchair
- Catherisation
- Personal care
- Vital signs
Personal Attributes
The successful applicant in this role will be:
- Reliable and committed.
- Dedicated and flexible.
- Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
- Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn.
- Passionate, dedicated, and empathetic.
- A driving licence is preferred for this role.
- Experience is not essential for this position.
- Proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
Pay Rates
- £14.00/hour during weekdays day shifts
- £14.00/hour during weekday nights and all day Saturday
- £14.00/ hour all day Sunday
- £26.00/ hour all day Bank Holidays
- £9.00/ hour Sleeping Nights
Working Pattern
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Refer a Friend and Earn
- £150 Joining Bonus
- Dedicated Welfare Team
- Company funded training and DBS
- Blue Light Card
- Career Progression
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supported by a Nurse Line Manager and On-Call team
Please note that this position is not available for international sponsorship and we will require proof of your right to work in the UK.
