Harlow - Care Workers sironamedical

Job Role :

This particular role is based within various locations in and surrounding Harlow, Essex. The Care Assistant will be expected to help and assist with day-to-day routines including personal care and feeding.

Care Assistants help with the day-to-day care of patients, either in homes, supported living community houses or in patient’s own homes.

Care Assistants are a vital member of any team within care homes and people homes and community homes.

If you would like to care for people and make a positive difference to their lives, this could be the ideal job for you.

Employers will be keen to see that you have a friendly and caring attitude, and understand and respect people who need healthcare support.

Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are preferred to apply for this role but are not essential.

As a Care Assistant / Support Worker / HCA or Healthcare Assistant, you would work under the supervision of Senior Care Assistants or Staff Nurses along with lots of other Care Assistants.

Your duties could include :

• helping patients to wash, shower or dress
• serving food or helping people eat
• making and changing beds
• turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores
• talking to patients to keep them engaged and entertained
• helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
• giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
• making sure the patients room / general living areas are kept clean and tidy
• keeping supplies and equipment in order

Your day-to-day work may include using mobility aids and equipment to help lift and move patients.

If you are a reliable, flexible and passionate Care Assistant looking for high volumes of work within the Essex region, please don’t hesitate and apply today.