Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Dartford/Gravesend

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Reports to: Registered Nurse/Team Leader

Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant with a valid driver's license to join our team. This role involves providing high-quality personal care and support to patients in their homes or healthcare facilities, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. The role also requires the ability to travel between different locations to provide care services, so a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license are essential. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Mobility Support: Help patients with mobility issues, including transferring from bed to wheelchair and assisting with walking.
• Medical Support: Monitor vital signs, administer medication (under supervision), and assist with basic medical procedures as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Transport: Drive patients to appointments, social activities, or other necessary destinations, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Documentation: Accurately record care provided and patient conditions in line with company policies and procedures.
• Home Environment: Assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.
• Emergency Response: Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations, following established protocols.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Healthcare-related qualifications are desirable.
• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Licensing: Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• DBS Check: Enhanced DBS check required prior to employment.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong observational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attributes: Compassionate, patient, reliable, and trustworthy.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel between different locations as required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks such as lifting and transferring patients.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person