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New Directions is currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our agency team and work across a variety of healthcare and care settings in the Swansea area.

Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts alongside other commitments, additional hours, or the opportunity to gain experience across different services, agency work with New Directions could be the perfect fit.

You’ll play an important role in providing high-quality care and support, while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals and care teams.

Key Responsibilities

– Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support.
– Assist with personal care and daily living activities where required.
– Support individuals with mobility and transfers.
– Assist with meals, hydration, and maintaining comfort.
– Support with medication in line with your training and service requirements.
– Monitor and report changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing.
– Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
– Promote dignity, privacy, independence, and choice.
– Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control procedures.
– Work effectively as part of a wider care and healthcare team.
– Provide reassurance, companionship, and emotional support.

Essential Requirements

– A minimum of 6 months experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a relevant care setting
– Current Manual Handling Training and practical experience
– A caring, reliable and professional approach
– Good communication and the ability to adapt to different care environments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Work for New Directions?

As an agency Healthcare assistant, you’ll have the flexibility to choose shifts that work around you, while having access to a variety of services across Swansea. We offer weekly pay, flexible shifts, ongoing training and dedicated support from your New Directions recruitment consultant

If you’re a dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible agency work in Swansea, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the New Directions team!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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