Bank - Special Needs School HCA

Job overview

Are you a caring individual looking for a new flexible working life? Do you have the passion and skills to support across our wonderful  Special needs school? Amazing - our Temporary Staffing Bank needs you!

Our staffing bank is looking to grow its team of incredible Health Care Assistants (HCA's). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours contract, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant is a very privileged role, as a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.

Main duties of the job

To excel in this role you will need to have previous experience with children/special needs (Paediatrics)

• Have 6 months experience as a Health Care Assistant within the NHS.
• Experience with children with special needs
• Be IT literate
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Experience with Gastro feeding desirable
• Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
• able to do basic observations- height and weights
• Be flexible

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Epsom and St Helier online.

• wash and dress patients.
• serve meals and help to feed patients.
• help people to move around.
• make beds.
• make patients feel comfortable.
• monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.