Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.

THIS POSITION IS FOR DRIVING CARERS ONLY.

We are looking for passionate and caring people to join our Healthcare team and help us make a positive difference in people’s lives. Working with Community Lifeline is more than just a job; this highly respected position is an opportunity to make an impact in your community.

Role Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred live-in care and support to clients in their own homes, promoting independence, dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Clearly communicate and liaise with the office staff regarding attendance, travelling, and responsibilities

Provide emotional and social support

Carefully read care plans

Write honest, correct, and accurate reports

Assist and administer medication, including monitoring health conditions such as diabetes and blood pressure

Assist with hygiene: showering, washing, bathing, dressing, undressing

Assist with the mobility of a client, including the use of equipment such as hoists and standing aids, moving about their home, and getting out and about

Continence support

Hair and nail care

Assist with nutrition/ hydration needs, such as preparing meals and drinks; assisting those unable to feed themselves; ensuring each client receives quality meals/ diets they have requested/ food suitable for their needs

Health and Safety:

Complete any training that is given

Clearly communicate and liaise with the office staff regarding attendance, travelling, and responsibilities

Carefully read care plans to be aware of an individual’s needs.

Write correct, honest, and accurate reports

Actively communicate with management teams, clients’ families, and other disciplinary teams

Professional Conduct:

Actively promote a person-centred approach by liaising with family, loved ones, friends, and multi-disciplinary teams

Ensure safe and effective care is always carried out

Book appointments and accompany clients to them

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Always obtain consent

Training

You don’t need to have previous experience in care work, but if you do, we offer fast-track induction training for those who qualify. T’s and C’s apply.

Training will be given to anyone new to the industry. Once you have completed your training, you will shadow one of our experienced care heroes until you feel comfortable on your own

Full training is given to gain a care certificate

Benefits

Refer-A-Friend bonus scheme

Paid Holidays

Paid Shadowing

Higher Rate on Bank Holidays

Special Rate on Christmas Day

Tax-exempt mileage allowance of 30p per mile between client homes

A support mentor is allocated during your probation period

Free uniform and PPE provided

Progression within the company

You will be eligible for a Blue Light Card

Cycle-to-Work e-bike scheme in partnership with Eskuta