Health Care Assistant

Gurkha Services Ltd; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Training provided

Job summary

Gurkha Services Ltd in Hampshire is seeking Healthcare Assistants to support residents in care homes across the Hampshire area. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living tasks, and promote independence and dignity.

You will work with a compassionate team, follow care plans, document observations, and respond to emergencies. Training is provided where needed, and flexible shift patterns across multiple homes are available in Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or healthcare role preferred but training will be provided.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and use of mobility aids.
• Support residents with meals and hydration; monitor dietary needs.
• Accurately record care provided and observations in records.
• Report concerns or incidents promptly to senior care team.
• Act quickly in emergencies and contact senior staff or emergency services when needed.
• Provide companionship and encourage participation in activities to support well-being.
• Help maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with light household tasks.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

We are seeking caring, reliable, and hardworking Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our growing team, supporting service users in care homes across the Hampshire area.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, assisting with daily living tasks, supporting independence, and ensuring dignity and comfort at all times. This role is ideal for someone with a compassionate nature, flexibility, and a genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.

About the Role

1. Personal Care Assistance

• Support residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, safe transfers, and the use of mobility aids.
• Monitor and report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition.
• Assist with medication administration or reminders under supervision and according to care plans.
• Serve meals and assist residents during mealtimes where required.
• Ensure residents remain hydrated and support any specific dietary needs.

4. Companionship & Social Interaction

• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Encourage participation in activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.

5. Household & Care Home Support

• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Assist with light duties such as laundry, tidying, and organisation.

6. Documentation & Communication

• Accurately record care provided and any observations.
• Report concerns or incidents promptly to the senior care team.

7. Emergency Response

• Act quickly and appropriately in emergencies, including contacting senior staff or emergency services if necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a care or healthcare role (residential, nursing home, or domiciliary care) is preferred but not essential – full training will be provided.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred (Training Provided if Needed):

• Care Certificate
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Experience in dementia care, physical disabilities, or palliative care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic
• Flexible and adaptable to different care home settings and shift patterns
• Professional, reliable, and able to work well within a team
• Respectful of confidentiality and dignity in all care provided

Salary & Benefits

• Flexible shift patterns across multiple care homes in Hampshire