Care Assistants are the bread and butter of residential homes. They perform a huge range of jobs, but these are often broken down into the 5 key duties of a Care Assistant. 5 Key Duties Of A Care Assistant – Personal Care This involves dressing, washing, and taking care of residents’ appearances amongst other things…

How many hours can care staff work? In the UK, a piece of legislation known as the Working Time Directive (WTD) is in place to ensure workers get enough break-time for the hours they work, and enough rest time in-between periods of work. Care home staff are no exception, and are entitled to specific amounts…

What Happens If A Care Home Doesn’t Have Enough Staff? Running & staffing a Care Home can be an immensely difficult job, and it involves some tight margins at times. If you’re a manager running the risk of going short-staffed – obviously don’t! It isn’t worth the risk. But if you are in that situation,…

When the CQC conducts an inspection, they’ll ask the same 5 questions of every facility they visit. These are known as the 5 CQC Standards. The CQC expects each of the 5 CQC Standards to be upheld by every institution they oversee. In this blog, we’ll provided a rundown of the 5 CQC Standards –…

Introduction: Moving And Handling Best Practices In the healthcare industry, manual handling of patients poses significant risks to both the healthcare worker and the patient. Employers have a legal duty to protect their staff from the potential injuries that may arise from hazardous manual handling practices. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to prioritise…

Introduction Returning to nursing after a break is an admirable and rewarding decision. At Medilink Nursing, we understand the unique challenges faced by returning nurses. In this article, we’ll explore the hurdles you may face, the advantages of revitalising your career, and essential tips to seamlessly transition back into the profession via agency work. Challenges…

In the demanding world of healthcare, how to find quality carers is an important question that often gets asked. The quality of care provided to individuals in nursing and care homes hinges significantly on the competence and dedication of the carers employed. As a healthcare recruitment specialist, we understand the critical role that skilled and…

Introduction: How Can Care Home Managers Hire Staff Effectively? In care homes across the UK, the ability to swiftly hire reliable, supportive and caring staff is important for maintaining high-quality care. Care managers face the ongoing challenge of finding skilled professionals while addressing unpredictable staffing needs. Here at Medilink Nursing, we address the question “How…

Introduction: Night Shift Tips for Nurses and Healthcare Assistants Adapting to the night shift as a nurse or healthcare assistant can be a demanding process, especially when it disrupts your natural sleep patterns. Your body, accustomed to the rhythm of day and night, requires time to adjust to a new routine. To make a transition…

So, Medilink Nursing is the agency for you? That’s fantastic news, thanks for choosing us. Registering with Medilink Nursing is free, and it’s actually a pretty simple process. Nevertheless, we’ve created a quick guide to what you’ll need to do, from putting your name on the form to getting your uniform and heading out to…