Healthcare assistance

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care & Support -

• Assist residents with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting.
• Support residents with feeding and hydration while ensuring their dietary needs are met.
• Promote dignity, independence, and emotional well-being of all residents.

Clinical Support -

• Monitor residents' well-being by checking vital signs (e.g., temperature, pulse, blood pressure).
• Assist nurses and senior care staff in basic clinical tasks where required.
• Recognize changes in residents' health and report concerns immediately to senior staff.

Health & Safety Compliance -

• Follow infection prevention & control protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
• Safely assist with lifting, transferring, and mobility support using hoists and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic care environment in line with CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards.

Emotional & Social Support -

• Offer companionship and emotional reassurance to residents.
• Engage in social activities and conversations to promote residents' mental well-being.
• Provide support to residents with dementia and complex care needs.

Documentation & Compliance -

• Maintain accurate records of care activities and observations.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to all care home policies and procedures.

Complete mandatory training (Care Certificate, Safeguarding, Moving & Handling, etc.) before starting shifts.