Band 3 Health Care Assistant at Paterson Health and Social Care

Paterson Health and Social Care are recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants to work within a varied and diverse hospital setting, in the Gloucester area. Do you consider yourself to be compassionate, empathetic and have a genuine desire to care? This may be the perfect role for you.

What skills and experience are we looking for in candidates?

• Minimum 12 months care experience working with an agency or 6 months in a permanent role
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour
• Caring and compassionate approach to all
• Dedicated, honest and reliable
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report any changes in patients’ behavior or health conditions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patients’ interactions and progress
• Assist with daily tasks such as personal care and meal preparation
• Liaise with and report back to healthcare professionals
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients
• Monitor patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse readings and weight recordings
• Promote independence and encourage clients to participate in social and recreational activities

Why should you join Paterson Healthcare?

• Competitive pay rates
• Holiday pay
• £150 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
• Access to friendly and helpful office staff
• Working with a variety of different clients

At Paterson Health and Social Care, we aim to provide the best possible care to our clients. We do this by ensuring our staff are valued, supported and trained to the highest of standards.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and adhere to CQC practices and standards.

For further information on this role, please contact the office on 01869 325530 to speak with a member of the team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

Salary: £14.35-£20.82 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Gloucester (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BN829