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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Employer: Garsewednack Care home
Position:Health Care Assistant
Salary: £12.71 an hour
Job Type:Full time, Part time
Work location: St Day, England
Job 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.
Work Location: In person