Carer

Help support the country's most vulnerable during the COVID-19 epidemic! Our Health & Social Care clients are experiencing high levels of staff sickness and increased demand from those they care for and thereforeSwanstaff Ipswich are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for a number of care homes in and around Bury St Edmunds.

Healthcare Assistants play a vital role in ensuring that residents of care and residential homes receive their usual levels of care and assistance, whilst following all guidelines to help prevent the spread of infection.

You can work flexibly and we have Morning, Afternoon, Night and Long day shifts available.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring patients receive individualised care outlined in their personal care plans
• keeping departments clean and tidy & following all infection control procedures
• taking and recording basic observations
• helping patients to eat and to move about, if they have mobility problems
• listening and talking to patients, providing emotional support
• ensure patients keep a good level of personal hygiene & dignity

Key Skills and Experience

• You will have at least 6 months recent healthcare experience in the UK
• You will have a current DBS on the update service or we will apply for one on your behalf
• You will be dedicated to providing the highest standards of care at all times

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns
• Weekly Pay
• PAYE contract - Pension, Holiday Pay & NI deductions
• Free update training
• Refer a friend scheme

If you're interested in this role please apply online now or alternatively please get in touch with Hayley from our Ipswich branch!