Health Care Assistant - Inverness, United Kingdom - smartshifts ltd

smartshifts ltd
smartshifts ltd
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Inverness, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
'''Duties:
'''

  • Assisting healthcare professionals in providing patient care
  • Taking and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
  • Assisting with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
  • Turning and positioning patients to prevent bedsores
  • Assisting with mobility and transferring patients
  • Collecting specimens for laboratory testing
  • Administering medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician
  • Monitoring patients' condition and reporting any changes to the healthcare team
  • Maintaining a clean and organized patient environment
'''Skills:
'''

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Physical stamina to perform tasks that require standing, walking, lifting, and bending for extended periods
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.


Job Type:
Freelance


Salary:
£11.00-£19.91 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:


  • Care home: 1 year (preferred)
  • Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:


  • English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Inverness, Highland (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Inverness, Highland: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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