Health Care Assistant

Overview

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team.

As a Day Health Care Assistant, you will support residents with their day-to-day needs, promoting independence, dignity and choice while providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Our Health Care Assistants work 12-hour day shifts, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care and mobility, while maintaining dignity and independence
• Assist residents with meals, drinks and nutritional needs
• Respond promptly to call bells and requests for assistance
• Support residents to participate in activities and maintain their interests and independence
• Observe residents and report any changes in their health, wellbeing or behaviour to senior staff
• Follow individual care plans to ensure residents receive appropriate and person-centred support
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives and other members of the care team
• Maintain accurate care records and complete required documentation using our electronic care system
• Support the general wellbeing, safety and comfort of residents throughout the day
• Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety and other care home procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience within a care home or similar setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
• A kind, patient and compassionate approach
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable using basic IT systems for care documentation
• Good observational skills and the ability to recognise and report changes in residents' needs
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development

Working Hours

This position involves 12-hour day shifts, including some weekends, as part of a rota.

If you are compassionate, dependable and genuinely enjoy supporting people, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Work Location: In person