Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant

We are looking for a female healthcare professional (nurse/doctor/physio/carer qualified in any country) to help look after an elderly lady (an eminent retired doctor) who has Parkinson s disease at her home in Barnes, London SW13.

The role involves responsibilities such as:

• preparing and administering medications, food and drink,
• personal care,
• assisting with exercises, movements and stretches,
• keeping her entertained, happy, safe and warm,
• maintaining her environment and equipment,
• contributing ideas and initiatives to enhance her health,
• accompanying her to medical appointments, and
• keeping appropriate detailed records,

The work will be primarily based at the lady s elegant and historical home with a garden in Barnes - a lovely area of South West London. This is a rare opportunity to develop your care and nursing skills and experience in a unique setting with a delightful patient.

Health Care Assistant - Key Benefits

• Full-time permanent employment contract
• A highly competitive rate of £12 to £15 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Plus enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Plus pension contributions
• Plus 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year
• Plus performance-related bonuses
• A highly organised and professional workplace

Health Care Assistant - Shifts

• Shifts are typically around 8 hours long
• Contracts are typically for 3, 4 or 5 shifts per week

Health Care Assistant - Further Benefits

• Support for your ongoing Learning & Development - both internal and external training courses for care and nursing skills
• Highly-qualified colleagues with a wealth of knowledge and experience
• Payroll and pay slips
• DBS and training costs covered
• Pension scheme (optional)

Health Care Assistant - Requirements

• Care skills developed in a care home, elderly hospital ward, care agency, GP surgery or any similar environments
• Compassionate, patient and warm nature, combined with strong care skills and knowledge
• Writing and communication ability
• Highly organised with a keen eye both for detail and the big picture
• Satisfactory references
• Able to complete an enhanced DBS check
• Have the right to work in the UK

Covid-19 Safe Workplace Statement

We continue to adopt a cautious approach given the frailty of the patient. All employees take the Covid-19 rapid test at the beginning of each shift. Sensible hygiene precautions are being followed. Due to all the measures this private home is a very safe workplace with low risk to all involved.

We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.