Health Care Assistant

Complex Care Professionals LTD; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care agency is seeking a Health Care Assistant in Burnley to provide complex care to individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, medication management, and providing companionship. Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in a care role, a full UK driving licence, and access to their own vehicle. This position is essential for aiding clients to maintain their independence and confidence in their living environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a care role is required.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Enable people to maintain independence at home.
• Support with everyday activities like medication management.
• Provide feeding support including meal preparation.
• Assist with moving and handling using appropriate equipment.
• Monitor and report any changes quickly.
• Provide companionship to clients.

Skills

Medication management

Personal hygiene support

Companionship

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Complex Care Professionals are recruiting for a Health Care Assistant to support with visiting people within their own homes providing complex care.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enabling people to maintain independence and confidence within their own homes
• Support with everyday activities e.g. medication management, personal hygiene
• Providing feeding support including preparing meals and snacks
• Assist with moving and handling using appropriate equipment
• Monitor, record, and report any changes promptly.
• Companionship – communicating effectively with people in their homes
• Overnight support

Requirements:

We require at least 6 months work experience in a care role. A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.