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Healthcare Assistant - Permanent - Expired

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Experienced care assistants are required to work within care homes in Leeds and the surrounding areas. As one of the core members of our care/nursing team you will have a huge impact on the quality of life for all our Service Users. Your enthusiasm, warmth and compassion are a fundamental part in helping them to feel respected, included and comfortable. You will promote the core values of care, help maintain independence, dignity, assist with personal hygiene and ensure the physical and emotional needs of our Service Users are met.



If you are looking for flexibility then this is the role for you! You can choose what days or nights you wish to work and shifts are 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am.



The ideal Care Assistant will have:



* Minimum 6 months' paid experience within a healthcare setting
* DBS online (if you don't have this we can help you get one)
* Training certificates (we also offer training if needed)
* A passion for the health and social care sector



General Duties:



* Care of the elderly with dementia
* Understanding of care plans and risk assessments
* Provide personal care
* Manual handling
* Provide refreshments, snacks and assist at meal times
* Take part in individual or group activities
* Provide accompaniment on outings
* Make beds and general housekeeping duties
* Promote mobility and independence
* Assist nursing staff with clinical duties
* Promote good relationships with Service Users, relatives, visitors and the care team
* Assist with the training of new care team members
* Communicate effectively with the nursing team
* Assist with the on-going assessments of the Service Users, reporting any changes
* Maintain up to date documentation, care plans, charts etc
* Ensure confidentiality at all times
* Promote the reputation of the home



About us:



Dutton Recruitment's Nursing and Medical department provides nurses, support workers and healthcare assistants to the industry's key areas: Nursing and Care, Children and Families, Adults, Mental Health, Learning and Physical Disability, Rehabilitation and Substance Misuse, Domestic Violence and Housing and Homelessness Support, Hostel and Social Housing and Approved Premises and Probation.

We specialise in ongoing temporary positions where we aim to find work that fits around you with flexible hours to suit your needs and a variation of different shifts and locations available. Therefore, once we have received your application via this advert, you will be given the opportunity to confirm your specific criteria before attending an interview, along with any specific requests for certain days of the week that you can/can't work.

Salary:
Negotiable

Location:
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
England

Duration:

Reference:
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