Health care assistant

Do you have experience in healthcare and are looking for a change? Do you need flexibility and to choose your own hours on a weekly basis; then this might be the role for you? Job description: * Assisting other members of staff with giving care * To promote and assist individuals to maintain their personal hygiene, cleanliness and appearance * Assisting the individuals with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet * Utilising equipment to move individuals when necessary * Helping tidy the individual rsquo;s home or room * Taking the individuals vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature * Talking to individuals and reassuring them As a Healthcare assistant you will need to: * Be able to effectively communicate with individuals * Have compassion, empathy and understanding * Have a positive friendly energy * Reliable * Wear a uniform * Undertake any other appropriate duties as required by the individual(s) that you support, perform all duties in accordance with the organisation rsquo;s policies and procedures. * Be aware of, and follow the procedure for, reporting any safeguarding concerns or incidents, keep accurate records * Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals you support and your colleagues Benefits of working with Onpoint Care: * Full and part-time hours available. * Choose the days you want to work. * Days and Night shifts are available. * Full training is provided including NVQs. * Competitive rates of pay. * PAYE only for this placement (self-employed welcome in other settings) * Pension scheme. * Holiday pay. * FAST track recruitment available