Health Care Assistant (Agency)

  • Shrewsbury
  • Cura Support Services

Cura Support Services are seeking passionate Healthcare Assistants to join our team in providing high-quality care to individuals.

We understand how important making a difference to the lives of others is and that is why we are looking for empathetic, patient & caring individuals who want to help others lives their lives to the full.

Duties :

  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues
  • Complete all paper & electronic documentation including care plans
  • Use Manual Handling equipment safely
  • Deliver personal care to male and female residents
  • Assist in food & drink preparation and assist in feeding resident's their meal
  • Physically support resident's around the home and gardens
  • Provide emotional support
  • General housekeeping responsibilities
  • Promote independence where possible
  • Other duties when needed/asked

You will be for vulnerable adults living with conditions such as; Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, Mental Health Conditions, Challenging Behaviours, Epilepsy. We also care for people living with Learning and/or Physical Disabilities such as; loss of mobility, speech/sight impairments, Autism or Down's Syndrome. There are a few other care categories e.g. end of life care & cancer care.

Skills :

  • Valid Right To Work in the UK
  • A minimum of 6 months UK care experience
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with residents, families, and staff members.
  • Valid driving licence (preferred)

In return we offer flexible rotas that you can control, advance bookings, competitive pay rates, free yearly refresher training, referral bonuses & our office staff are incredibly supportive should you need to speak about anything.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.80 per hour

Benefits :

  • Company pension
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • How many months/years UK care experience do you have?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person