Care Assistant

Care Assistant Chesterfield S40

Do you have what it takes to make a difference in people’s lives? Are you looking for an exciting but flexible career in the healthcare industry? Hands-On Healthcare is the No.1 recruitment agency in south Leeds. We are currently recruiting care assistants in the Derbyshire area.

The Role

As a care assistant you will be aiding residents aged 60+ with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and physical disability. Furthermore, you would need to assist clients with their immediate needs such as personal care, dressing, washing, light housekeeping, also provide mobility and food assistance.

Required Criteria - Essential

·Minimum of 6 months paid experience in the UK working as a care assistant

·Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written

·Have the right to work in the UK and a National insurance number

·Have evidence of mandatory training certificates in date within the last 12 months (or willing to undergo training)

·Must have a clear Enhanced DBS that is in date

·Be able to provide 2 references; 1 professional

·Must have an up to date CV

·Able to work in high demanding and fast paced environment

Required Criteria – Desirable

·IT literate

·Ability to work days or night shifts

·Commitment to professional development

·Hoist training

·Abilities to monitor and record Vitals

·Challenging Behaviour training

Skills specific to role

·Experience of working in a care home

·Experience of dementia care

·Experience working with the elderly

·Experience sterilising equipment

What we want from you

·Commitment

·Reliability

·Have a passion for care

·Hardworking

·Sensitive and empathic

·Able to follow instructions

·Be observant

What we can promise you

·Competitive wages

·Weekly pay

·Help to book and gain training

·Recommend a friend bonus scheme*

·Flexible hours to suit your commitments

·Full or part time work

*Terms and conditions apply

This post is subject to satisfactory references and a clear enhanced DBS check

If the above describes you, please apply and let’s be inspired together!