Job Description
Oakwood 24 are Specialist Recruiters of healthcare professionals across the bands – providing the National Health Service (NHS) and private sector with high quality temporary and permanent staff, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, all over the UK.
We are currently recruiting support Workers to help with the ever increasing demand from our Clients.
As a support worker, you will be responsible for promoting a caring environment which provides residents and service users with a high standard of specialised personal care, meeting individual needs and ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity and that their rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
Your duties include but not limited to:
- Assist clients with general hygiene needs such as washing and cleaning teeth/dentures
- Serving meals and ensuring the client has the required level of daily meals/nutrients
- Ensuring clients receive their medication on time
- Assisting with using the toilet or emptying urinary catheter bags/changing incontinence pads
- To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the clients
- Ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Adhering to professional standards
- Carry out other ad hoc duties as requested by the Home Manager
Requirements and skills:
- PMVA trained
- DoLs trained
- Committed to health & safety
- Put patient care first
- A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature
- Excellent communication
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Sensitivity and understanding, with the ability to respect each resident's dignity and sense of independence
- Must have at least 6 months UK care experience
Benefits:
- Your own Dedicated Consultant to look after your needs
- Weekly pay
- Regular work – up to 6 shifts per week
- Speedy Registration – within 72 hours
- Wide range of Mental Health and General Health Clients to choose from
- Bookings based on your availability
- App to update your availability and view and accept/decline shifts
- Free Registration
Please note: Do not apply if you have no previous health care experience/ support worker experience, your application will not be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract
Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
Work Location: One location
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