Healthcare Assistant

Position: Part-Time

Total Positions: 4

Role Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Female Care Assistants to adults in the community. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being of people by providing responsive care in their homes. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, personal care, medication support, and companionship.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect.

* Assist with safe repositioning and use of mobility equipment (profiling beds, slide sheets).

* Promote and protect the dignity, privacy, and preferences of those in care.

* Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and promoting healthy nutrition.

* Support with medication administration in line with care plans.

* Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping.

* Offer companionship, dignity-focused support and emotional support, encouraging social interaction.

* Apply skin care protocols and maintain skin integrity.

* Work as a team for scheduled visits.

* Support individuals with mobility needs, using appropriate equipment as required.

* Monitor and report changes in clients' conditions and comfort levels to relevant healthcare professionals.

* Ensure compliance with care plans, safeguarding policies, and health & safety regulations.

* Provide waking night support (as needed), staying vigilant throughout.

* Support families sensitively through anticipatory grief and post-death processes (e.g., notifying DN or GP).

* Accurately record observations, actions and concerns via digital or paper logs

Requirements

* Experience in domiciliary care, community care, supported living, mental health, learning disabilities, or behaviours that challenge is desirable.

* Knowledge of anticipatory medicines and symptom observation.

* A caring, patient, and empathetic nature.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* A flexible approach to work, including availability for evenings and weekends.

* Enhanced DBS

* A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is critical.

* Manual handling training and experience with equipment

Desirable:

* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).

* Experience supporting individuals with stomas, catheters or NG feeding.

* Experience of working with people with fluctuating capacity and on DoLS orders