Healthcare Assistant - Complex Physical Care
About this job
JOB OPPORTUNITY | IMMEDIATE STARTHealthcare Assistant - Complex Physical CareAT A GLANCE
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Location: West Cumbria (CA28 area)
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Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (12-Hour Rotations)
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Contracted Hours: 24 - 48 Hours/Week (Day, Night & Sleep-In options)
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Primary Focus: Physical Care & Clinical Assistance
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Gender Requirement: Female Candidates Only*
We are seeking a reliable, compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality, continuous physical care for a client residing in a rural West Cumbria location. This post focuses purely on clinical physical care, assisting individuals with mobility, nourishment, and health routines.
PAY & SHIFT STRUCTURE-
Standard Day Shift (10:00 - 22:00): £13.70 / hour
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Enhanced Day Shift (10:00 - 22:00): £15.69 / hour
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Night Shift (22:00 - 10:00): £18.72 / hour
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Sleep-In Shift: Available immediately following a 12-hour day shift
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PEG Nutritional Support: Safely managing enteral feeding routines according to individual care plans.
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Mobility & Transfers: Applying safe manual handling protocols to support client physical independence.
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Medication Care: Timely administration and recording of prescribed medications.
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Personal Care: Assisting with daily physical hygiene and comfort needs.
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Essential Skills: Prior practical experience in PEG feeding, manual handling, and medication administration.
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Transport: Active driver with access to personal transport (essential due to shift times and rural location).
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Availability: Flexible to work 12-hour day and/or night shifts.
*Occupational Requirement: Due to personal care needs in a home setting, this position is restricted to female applicants under Section 9, Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
FAST-TRACK APPLICATION PROCESSPositions are being filled immediately. Submit your application today or reach out to our recruitment team to arrange an urgent interview.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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