Health Care Assistant (HCA)
1 month ago
£11.9–£12.5 hourly
Full-time
King's Lynn
Job Title: Healthcare assistant Location: Norfolk Area Company: Pulse8+ Salary: £11.90 per hour Job Type:Full-Time/Part-Time About Us: Pulse8+ is excited to announce that, following a successful acquisition, we are currently expanding our team and recruiting Care Assistants in the Norfolk area. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our clients, and we are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join us. Key Responsibilities:
Performs basic clinical tasks such as taking patients temperature and pulse, weighing and measuring. Prepares patient for examination and treatment.
Distributes and serves food, assists patients in feeding and prepares snacks and hot drinks. Assists patients in washing, dressing, toiletry activities and general mobility. Changes bed linen makes beds and tidies wards. The min contracted hrs per week will be 37.5. Pattern varies on shift basis & is agreed in advance before allocation. Rotas have different shift patterns i.e. Long Day (8am till 8pm), AM (7am-2pm), PM (1pm-8pm) & Nights (10pm-8am). Just so you know, additional time above contracted hours are treated as overtime and remunerated accordingly.
Duties: domiciliary care e.g. Personal Care, Household Cleaning, Hydration Assistance, Meal Prep, Medication Prompts, Mobility Support, Errands, Companionship, Emergency Response, Help Getting Dressed, Social Inclusion.
What We Offer: - Competitive Pay: £11.90 per hour, paid based on actual time worked. - Travel Time: Paid travel time up to 15 minutes, calculated by our rostering system. - Mileage Allowance:£0.13 per mile. - Location:** Opportunities available in the Norfolk region. - Payment Terms: Paid monthly in arrears via BACS Requirements: - Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential. - A compassionate and caring attitude. - Strong communication skills. - Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. - Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you Pulse8+ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
