Health Care Assistant

Lavender Lodge Care Home; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lavender Lodge Care Home in Derby is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality personal care to residents in a safe, respectful environment. You will help with daily activities, promote independence, monitor wellbeing and work closely with nurses and families.

The role requires a compassionate nature, strong communication, teamwork and a willingness to undertake training. Shifts may include weekends; DBS is preferred, and right to work in the UK applies with no sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home or healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.
• Commitment to resident dignity and privacy.
• Willingness to undergo training.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.
• Assist residents with eating, drinking and maintaining a healthy diet.
• Support mobility, transfers and use of mobility equipment.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Record care provided and maintain documentation.
• Support residents with medication in accordance with training and procedures.
• Maintain residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Encourage residents to stay independent and active.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with activities and social engagement.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety policies.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Communicate with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Attend training and maintain required knowledge and skills.
• Report accidents, incidents, concerns or suspected abuse promptly.

Skills

Caring, patient attitude

Good communication

Teamwork

Respect for residents

Reliability and punctuality

Confidentiality

Observation and reporting

Willingness to training

Flexible shifts incl weekends

Job description

About the RoleJob Description

The Healthcare Assistant provides high-quality personal care and support to residents in a safe, respectful and compassionate environment. The role involves helping residents with their daily activities, promoting independence and dignity, monitoring their wellbeing, and working closely with nurses, carers, families and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.
• Assist residents with eating, drinking and maintaining a healthy diet.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and use of mobility equipment.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' physical or emotional wellbeing.
• Record care provided accurately and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Support residents with medication in accordance with training and care-home procedures.
• Maintain residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Encourage residents to remain as independent and active as possible.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with activities and social engagement.
• Follow safeguarding, infection-control, health-and-safety and care-home policies.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Communicate appropriately with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Attend training and maintain required knowledge and skills.
• Report accidents, incidents, concerns or suspected abuse immediately through the correct procedures.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Caring, patient and compassionate attitude.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Respect for older people and people with disabilities or complex needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good observation and reporting skills.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays where required.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK - unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Valid/updated DBS certificate preferred, where possible.
• Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting is desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach to residents.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete required training and follow care-home policies