Health Care Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and respectful Healthcare Worker to join our domiciliary care team, providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals within their own homes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism while delivering care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

You will support clients with a range of needs, including those living with dementia, learning disabilities, and individuals receiving end-of-life care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, mobility support, and companionship.

This role requires excellent communication skills, reliability, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of others. You will work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and other team members to ensure each person’s care plan is delivered with sensitivity and respect.

JOB PURPOSE 

To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centred approach 

• To promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights 

• To maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders 

• To actively support other Care Workers 

• To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Caring Hand’s policies, procedures and guidelines 

• To actively market our care and promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of the organisation at all times 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Care provision 

• To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities 

• To know and understand the care and support of the Client 

• To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way 

• To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client where ever possible

• To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor