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